Gideon v. Wainwright: The Court
Guests discuss the makeup of the Supreme Court during this time as well as the attorneys who represented each side in this case.
Description
Guests discuss the makeup of the Supreme Court during this time as well as the attorneys who represented each side in this case.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Describe the makeup of the Supreme Court during this time.
- Why did Abe Fortas agree to represent Clarence Gideon?
- According to Akhil Amar, why did the Supreme Court appoint Abe Fortas to the Gideon case?
- Describe Bruce Jacob's experience while representing Florida in this case.
Participants
Vocabulary
- Federalism
- Felony
- Judicial Restraint