Legal Studies 397AM - ST-ConstitutnBegin/End of Life

Few legal and political issues are more complex than a woman's reproductive rights and the rights of individuals to decide about medical treatment at the end of life. The Supreme Court has frequently ruled on these "culture war" issues; yet this incendiary mix of law and politics has been made even more difficult by the recent national election. This course examines the influence the Court has had upon these conflicts over individual autonomy, religious freedom, and the nature of the doctor-patient relationship. The course also discusses how these political and cultural conflicts have shaped constitutional law. We will closely examine several important constitutional rulings, and the historical, medical, religious, individual, and political realities that have shaped these conflicts.

Open to Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores only. Pre Req: LEGAL 250 or by Instructor Permission. Please contact Instructor for consideration.