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Williams, Charles F. – Insights on Law & Society, 2002
Discusses the issues addressed in the 2002 U.S. Supreme Court term, such as the First, Fourth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments, cruel and unusual punishment, sex offender registries, fair housing, cross burning, jury selection, affirmative action, abortion protests, and copyrights and the public domain. (CMK)
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Copyrights

Williams, Charles F. – Insights on Law & Society, 2001
Discusses the issues addressed during the 2001-2002 term of the U.S. Supreme Court, which convened on October 1, 2001: (1) school vouchers; (2) affirmative action; (3) online pornography; and (4) the death penalty. (CMK)
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Capital Punishment, Civics, Court Litigation

Lewis, Wendy Bay; Williams, Charles F. – Insights on Law & Society, 2001
Focuses on the U.S. Bill of Rights Fourth Amendment discussing what it means related to current technological advances, such as automobiles and computers. Provides information on court cases relevant to the Fourth Amendment, such as Atwater v. City of Lago Vista and City of Indianapolis v. Edmond. Lists ideas for learning activities. (CMK)
Descriptors: Civics, Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Educational Strategies

Williams, Charles F. – Insights on Law & Society, 2001
Discusses U.S. Supreme Court cases during the 2000-01 term. Focuses on federalism, such as the case Solid Waste Agency v. Army Corps of Engineers, No. 99-1178, and cases related to the U.S. Bill of Rights First Amendment, such as United States and Department of Agriculture v. United Foods, Inc., No. 00-276. (CMK)
Descriptors: Advertising, Civics, Constitutional Law, Court Litigation

Williams, Charles F. – Social Education, 2001
Focuses on the U.S. Supreme Court justices review of their participation as a group. Addresses issues examined by the Court during the 2000 term, such as the First Amendment and drug searches. Explores topics that the Court examined in 2001. Includes the article, "Teaching Activities." (CMK)
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Drug Legislation, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education