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| Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints? | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Is the U.S. Legal System in Jeopardy? | |
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| Chapter Preface | |
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| The USA Patriot Act Strengthen sthe Legal System | |
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| The USA Patriot Act Undermines the Legal System | |
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| The Military Commissions Act of 2006 Protects National Security | |
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| The Military Commissions Act of 2006 Infringes on Judicial Due Process | |
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| Presidential Signing Statements Ensure That New Laws Are Constitutional | |
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| Presidential Signing Statements Violate Constitutional Checks and Balances | |
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| DNA Testing Proves the Legal System Is Flawed | |
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| DNA Testing Does Not Prove the Legal System Is Flawed | |
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| Periodical Bibliography | |
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| Does the Judicial System Work? | |
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| Chapter Preface | |
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| Grand Jury Powers Are Needed in Criminal Investigations | |
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| Grand Jury Procedures Harm the Accused | |
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| Peremptory Challenges Based on Religion Should Be Allowed | |
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| Peremptory Challenges Based on Religion Should Not Be Allowed | |
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| The Religious Right Attempts to Influence Judges | |
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| Political Attacks Threaten Judicial Independence | |
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| Periodical Bibliography | |
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| Is the Criminal Justice System Fair? | |
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| Habeas Corpus Is the Foundation of a Fair Justice System | |
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| Habeas Corpus Suspension Is a Necessary War-Time Power | |
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| Undocumented Workers Should Receive Legal Status | |
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| Undocumented Workers Should Not Receive Legal Status | |
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| Plea Bargains Expedite Justice | |
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| Plea Bargains Jeopardize Justice | |
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| Periodical Bibliography | |
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| What Should Be the Role of the Media in the Legal System? | |
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| Chapter Preface | |
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| Internet Bloggers Should Have Media Access to Courtrooms | |
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| Internet Bloggers Should Not Have Media Access to Courtrooms | |
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| Cameras Should Be Allowed in the U.S. Supreme Court | |
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| Cameras Should Not Be Allowed in the U.S. Supreme Court | |
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| Limits on Media Access to Celebrity Trials Is Appropriate | |
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| Limits on Media Access to Celebrity Trials Is Unfair | |
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| Media Coverage of Trials Should Inform, Not Merely Entertain | |
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| Periodical Bibliography | |
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| For Further Discussion | |
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| Organizations to Contact | |
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| Bibliography of Books | |
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| Index | |