S01, Episode I - What Liberty?

May it Please the Court by UntwistTheFacts

Jul 29, 201800:24:25Government & Organizations

In the pilot, Alex Akhavan traces the origins of the Due Process clause starting with the ratification of the 14th amendment and the birth of a legal debate that continues to divide the Supreme Court today. Is the clause...

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