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US Department of Justice

Us Department of Justice: Justice 101: Federal Court System

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out what the three levels of the federal court system are and how they work.
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Other

World Justice Project: What Is the Rule of Law?

For Students 9th - 10th
Derived from internationally accepted standards, the World Justice Project's definition of the rule of law is a system in which the following four universal principles are upheld by four universal principles. These four universal...
Activity
Scholastic

Scholastic: John Doe in a u.s. Court

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site from Scholastic provides a well-written essay describes the federal court system and its jurisdiction including the '7 steps in justice.'
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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Changing Immigration Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
This PBS site takes a look at the changing immigration policy since 9/11. Addresses issues such as the Patriot Act, problems with the immigration system, and attracting international students.
Primary
Thomson Reuters

Find Law: u.s. Supreme Court: In Re Gault (1967)

For Students 9th - 10th
Full court transcript of 1967 U.S. Supreme Court case involving a juvenile, Gerald Gault.
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BBC

Bbc: Week of 11 25 13: Steubenville Officials Charged With Blocking Rape Inquiry

For Students 9th - 10th
Nearly a year after the two rapists in the high-profile Steubenville, Ohio rape case were sentenced, a grand jury has stated that four adults within the school system worked to cover up their crimes. Learn how the state intends to pursue...