Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

Explore the fundamental principles and historical development of civil rights and civil liberties in the United States over a 16-week period. Examine key Supreme Court decisions, legislative acts, and social movements that have shaped individual freedoms and equal protection under the law. Analyze contemporary issues and debates surrounding free speech, religious liberty, privacy rights, racial equality, and gender discrimination. Engage in critical discussions about the balance between government power and individual rights, and develop a deeper understanding of the ongoing struggle for justice and equality in American society.