This week you will be writing an essay, 2 pages double-spaced in length, on what happens when Constitutional rights collide. You can find an example from the news or caselaw, but here are some suggestions:
Religious rights (1st amendment) versus equal protection (14th amendment):
Freedom of speech (1st amendment) versus equal protection/protected classes (14th amendment)
Freedom from Search/seizure (4th amendment) versus right to carry a firearm (2nd amendment:
If you find something that’s not technically a conflict, but is interesting to you, that’s fine! Here are some interesting Constitutional issues:
– Can cities impose mask mandates? Is this even a Constitutional issue, why or why not?
– Can a state make laws that put a greater burden on minority residents (think voting restrictions)?
– Should mandatory draft registration be imposed on both men and women?
