Thursday, April 29, 2010

EXTRA CREDIT: SALAZAR V. BUONO

Yesterday (04/28/10), the Supreme Court decided the case of Salazar v. Buono, that introduces several interesting separation of church and state/1st amendment issues.

Read the summary of the case arguments and issues at:

http://pewforum.org/Church-State-Law/In-Brief--Salazar-v-Buono.aspx

Then, read a summary of the court's decision at:

http://pewforum.org/Church-State-Law/High-Court-Decision-in-Salazar-v--Buono-A-Cross-in-a-National-Park-Can-Stay,-For-Now.aspx

Feel free to read the detailed Supreme Court decision here:

http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/09pdf/08-472.pdf

Write a 1 page reflection on the case of Salazar v. Buono, explaining in detail whether or not you agree with the Supreme Court's decision and why. Keep your argument constitutional.

8 extra credit Project points

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