Civil Rights and Liberties

For undergraduate courses in Constitutional Law, Civil Rights & Liberties, Introduction to American Government,Introduction to Law and Legal Process, and Judicial Process & Politics. Examining contemporary and perennial constitutional issues in civil liberties and rights, this text engages students in an exploration of how and why U.S. Supreme Court Justices have interpreted the provisions of the U.S. Constitution relating to freedom of expression and religion, and equal protection and privacy.

Harold J. Sullivan is Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Department of Political Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, USA.

Preface.  1. Introduction: Judicial Defense of Civil Liberties and Civil Rights.  2. The First Amendment and Freedom of Expression.  3. Freedom of Religion.  4. Equality Under the Constitution.  5. Privacy and Individual Autonomy.  6. Contemporary Issues of Equality and Freedom.  7. Conclusion: What Is the Future of Constitutional Rights and Civil Liberties in America?  Appendix: The Constitution of the United States.  Index.