Civil Liberties and the Bill of Rights

Explore the foundational civil liberties and constitutional rights that define American citizenship in this series of 36 lectures, grounded in landmark Supreme Court opinions. Led by an award-winning teacher and constitutional law expert, the course delves into the intentions of the Founders and how the Constitution's broad language has evolved into specific legal interpretations on critical issues like speech, abortion, and religion. Unravel the complexities behind seemingly straightforward constitutional language, and understand why debates about its meaning persist across generations.