Program Flyer: Students and the Constitution: Who’s An American Citizen?
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Content Provider
HEC-TV 2007-08 Honorable Mention
Contact Information
Helen Headrickmailto:utilization@hectv.org?Subject=Inquiry%20from%20the%20CILC%20Website8390 Delmar BlvdSuite 211St Louis, MO 63124United StatesPhone: (314) 432-3476
Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Program Description
The 14th amendment states: All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. In this amendment the Constitution defines a citizen of the United States and also defines the due process rights of all persons in the country, citizen or non-citizen. Why did the amendment provide legal protection to all persons and not just citizens? What are the implications of that in light of serious issues today regarding legal aliens, illegal immigration, and terror suspects held at Guantanamo Bay? What questions and concerns does this raise to lawyers, federal officials and constitutional scholars today? How do we ensure due process and equal protection for all persons within our nation’s jurisdiction? What are the implications of trying to do so? In honor of Constitution Day 2009, we invite you and your students to join our panel of students, attorneys, and school officials for a fascinating conversation on these questions and others as we seek to better understand the Constitution and the important issues of citizenship, due process, and equal protection.
Program Length
60 minutes
Dates/Times
Program Date
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All times below are displayed in Eastern Daylight Time, as specified in your profile.
9/17/2009
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In addition to its single live airing, this program will also be archived and available afterward for on-demand viewing by going to http://www.hectv.org.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $0.00View Only Cost: $0.00
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Program Fee Notes
There is NO CHARGE for this program.
Cancellation Policy
Since we may well have a waiting list for interactive participation, please let us know of your need to cancel as soon as you know.
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