School Violence and the Law

Lawyers, authors, and judges talked about the legal system from the local to the federal level, and attempted to answer the question, “Did t… read more

Lawyers, authors, and judges talked about the legal system from the local to the federal level, and attempted to answer the question, “Did the law cause Columbine?” They assessed the rule of law in American society and laws prohibiting law enforcement from notifying school officials about juvenile crime. They observed how the perpetrators of the Columbine High School massacre had previous brushes with law enforcement, and suggested their disdain for the law was indicative of society. close

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  • Ann Beeson Official American Civil Liberties Union
  • Troy Eid Chief Counsel Colorado->Office of the Governor
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School Violence and the Law

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Program ID:
151589-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Aug 13, 1999 | 7:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Aug 14, 1999 | 5:56am EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Aug 13, 1999 | 7:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 13, 1999 | 11:54pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Aug 14, 1999 | 5:56am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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