THURSDAY CLASS
LEARNING TARGET: Which 8th Amendment "test" would be most effective to use in challenging the constitutionality of solitary confinement at the Maine State Prison?
* tests: EXCESSIVE; DISPROPORTIONATE; ARBITRARY; UNUSUAL
* APRIL 22, 2014 -- SOLITARY IN MAINE STATE PRISON ("FRONTLINE")
((18:40) -- conclude
* journal essay: Select what you feel would be the best "test" to convince the Supreme Court that solitary confinement at the Maine State Prison violates the 8th Amendment prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment and, using the test, make an argument that it should be banned or restricted.
HOMEWORK: mock Supreme Court hearings WEDNESDAY MAY 14, TUESDAY MAY 20, TUESDAY MAY 27, TUESDAY JUNE 3