February 17, 2014

POS 282 INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN LAW
In class today, Monday 2/17, I distributed two handouts: my version of the Johndro case brief, and the comment key to my grading of the Johndro case briefs. I returned those case briefs, and we went over them. I also announced that my intention is that our first test will be on Friday 2/28. The assignment for Wednesday 2/19 is to brief for yourselves Katko v. Briney, previously assigned.



POS 384 CIVIL LIBERTIES
In class today, Monday 2/17, I distributed one handout, my version of the Johnson outline. We went through Brennan's opinion, getting up to the state's interest in protecting the flag as a symbol, which is where we'll pick up on Wednesday. I also announced that my intention is that our first test will be on Friday 2/28. The additional assignment for Wednesday is to read through p. 244, Cohen v. California.


POS 359 THE CURRENT SUPREME COURT TERM
In class today, Monday 2/17, I returned the McCullen papers, and we briefly talked about how the case should be decided. I distributed one handout, excerpts from the Hague Convention that governs the Lozano case. We talked about child custody jurisdiction, and the particular problems associated with bringing a case in the U.S. We will continue to discuss the Petitioner's brief and arguments on Wednesday. The assignment for Wednesday is to read and prepare to discuss the Respondent's Brief in Lozano.