This course examines the many ways in which civil rights laws are enforced and implemented. It is an overview of various areas of civil rights law, including 42 U.S.C. § 1983; the Voting Rights Act; Titles VI, VII, and IX; state human rights statutes and constitutions; and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The course also covers defenses and limitations to liability (including qualified immunity and municipal liability), remedies, and procedural considerations. The course will trace the history of civil rights, analyze different models of civil rights lawyering, and explore the role that litigation can play to promote social justice. The prospects and challenges of transformative lawyering will remain a central theme throughout the course. Grading: Letter graded Credits: 2 Offered: Irregularly Subject Areas: Constitutional Law and Civil Rights, Criminal Law, Employment Law
