Language and the U.S. Supreme Court: How the Highest Court Manipulates Language in Decisions
Location
Janet Ayers Academic Center, Room 4094
Presentation Type
Presentation
Start Date
26-9-2024 11:00 AM
Description
Court opinions, particularly those issued by the U.S. Supreme Court, have tremendous impact. In addition to “creating” law, court opinions shape society. This session will examine the language used in landmark cases that define criminal procedure and the Constitutional rights of the accused.
Recommended Citation
Chao, Ray, "Language and the U.S. Supreme Court: How the Highest Court Manipulates Language in Decisions" (2024). Humanities Symposium. 12.
https://repository.belmont.edu/humanities_symposium/2024/2024/12
Language and the U.S. Supreme Court: How the Highest Court Manipulates Language in Decisions
Janet Ayers Academic Center, Room 4094
Court opinions, particularly those issued by the U.S. Supreme Court, have tremendous impact. In addition to “creating” law, court opinions shape society. This session will examine the language used in landmark cases that define criminal procedure and the Constitutional rights of the accused.
Comments
Well-Core Category: Intellectual Wellness