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The State of the Constitution
Constitutional Law Updates Issue 3 Preview
November 2001

The Effects of Terrorism on Constitutional Rights
In the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, with the United States at war against enemies known and unknown, life will be forever changed in America. There will be a multitude of changes in our rights and liberties. Constititional rights and duties have been impacted by the terrorism on the American mainland.

Prayer in School--Has the Supreme Court Become Hostile towards God and Prayer?
As the United States unites in praying for God's blessings in combating terrorism, the Supreme Court's "hostility" towards prayer in public school becomes visible and out of harmony with the great majority of citizens. Does the Virginia, Moment of Silence case stand as a change in the Supreme Court's position on school prayer? Or will the Santa Fe v. Doe case (no prayer at school football games) continue to govern in Establishment Clause jurisprudence?

Significant Issues Pending Before the Supreme Court
A preview of issues that the Court will decide this term.

Second Ammendment Cases
The Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that the right to bear arms is an individual right, independent of whether one belongs to a militia.
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