Politics of Federal Justice Policy Making. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours

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Prerequisite: POL 1013 . This course examines the intersections of politics and legal institutions of the federal government. Consideration will be given to major historical and political developments mainly associated with policy decisions of the federal executive and the federal judiciary in carrying out constitutional and statutory obligations in civil and criminal enforcement, adjudication, and punishment. Special emphasis will be given to how federal justice policies are formed, implemented, and evaluated by presidents, Congress, and the federal courts in policy areas such as civil rights, privacy and surveillance, interstate and international criminal organizations, investigative practices, prosecutorial effectiveness, and civil and criminal penalties/sanctions. (Same as PAL 3813 . Credit cannot be earned for both PAL 3813 and POL 3813 .) Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; STLF $18.48.