CUURRENT EVENTS
Spring 2008
Current Issues Before the Supreme Court
This is a discussion class for which we read a summary, briefs and other materials concerning
major cases on the current calendar of the U.S. Supreme Court. The instructor provides background materials on
the Court, explanation of legal jargon and how the Courts cases are chosen. The course will cover the historical
development of the Court and its place in our Constitutional government. Discuss all arguments in the cases and
vote on the outcome. No legal background or specialized knowledge is required.
Marshall W. Krause was Chief Attorney for the American Civil Liberties
Union of Northern California from 1960 to 1968, a reporter for KQED's Newsroom from 1968 to 1974, taught Political
Science at San Francisco State University from 1968 to 1974, and was an attorney in private practice in Marin County
from 1974 to 2000. His law degree is from UC Berkeley's Boalt Hall.
- 7 Tuesdays, 11:10am-1pm
- Mar. 25-May 13 (No class Apr. 8)
- Kentfield Campus, Olney Hall 107
- Fee $66 (Includes $2 special fee)
- Course #8094 EC
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