In this week’s Civics 101, we unpack the case of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian rights advocate detained under an obscure immigration statute, one a federal judge says is likely unconstitutional. We also revisit a famous quote from A Man for All Seasons about defending even the Devil… for the sake of justice itself.
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Civics 101: What the Hell Is Qualified Immunity?
A plain-English explainer breaking down how this legal shield prevents victims of government abuse (especially by law enforcement or corrections officers) from holding officials accountable in civil court.
Civics 101: Who Represents You?
Think you know who makes the rules in your state? Take five minutes today to look up your representatives - local, state, and...
Civics 101: Due Process
This week’s Civics 101 post breaks down what Due Process really means, who it protects, and why it’s essential to a fair justice system.
Introducing Civics 101: What Everyone Should Know About How Their Government Works
We Have to Know the System, To Change the System We hear it all the time: "Vote! Get involved! Pay attention!" But most of us...
