LAWS 2181 Constitutional Law: Speech and Religion

In this course, students will study the First Amendment rights of free speech, religious exercise, and non-establishment of religion. The course will cover the theories of these rights, their original meaning, and how they have evolved over time. Students will also analyze how these rights overlap or conflict. The course will cover the substance of the rights in question as well as the proper claimants, including whether and when corporate entities can bring constitutional claims. Students will gain a sophisticated knowledge of existing law and develop a strong theoretical foundation for evaluating future cases.