Separation of Powers and Civil Rights
2018-10-13T13:56:42-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/464/20181013140927003_hd.jpgA discussion on how the Executive, Judicial and Legislative branches have dealt with civil rights. Panelists argued that Congress has relinquished its designated powers, leaving the Supreme Court to make the ultimate decisions on civil rights questions. This event was part of a day-long conference on Congress and the separation of powers co-hosted by the U.S. Capitol Historical Society and American University.
A discussion on how the Executive, Judicial and Legislative branches have dealt with civil rights. Panelists argued that Congress has… read more
A discussion on how the Executive, Judicial and Legislative branches have dealt with civil rights. Panelists argued that Congress has relinquished its designated powers, leaving the Supreme Court to make the ultimate decisions on civil rights questions. This event was part of a day-long conference on Congress and the separation of powers co-hosted by the U.S. Capitol Historical Society and American University. close
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