Roles in U.S. v. Wrights

Here is the official listing of who is taking which roles in our cases!

United States' Legal Team

• Opening Argument - Akeem M.
• Rebuttal Lawyers - Natalia M., Parrish G.
• Legal Brief Specialists - Janice P., Ciara S. 

Wrights' Legal Team

• Opening Argument - Sharon S.
• Rebuttal Lawyers - Malik H., Jaleesa B.
• Legal Brief Specialists - Tairah F., Shantel T.

Interest Groups

• American Legion - Kenyatta C., Elexis L., Donta A., Sparkles D.
• American Civil Liberties Union - Kat B., Hakima F., Dominique C.

Press

• Washington Post - Jeffrey D., Tyriek C., Marketa G.

Justices Presiding

• Justice Bobbi
• Justice Bush
• Justice Clark
• Justice Hook
• Justice Owens
• Justice F. Sore

Roles in Philadelphia v. Ted's Pizza

Here is the official listing of who is taking which roles in our cases!
Philadelphia's Legal Team

• Opening Argument - Martin M.
• Rebuttal Lawyers - Diamond B., Jason W.
• Legal Brief Specialists - Matthew B.

Ted's Pizza's Legal Team

• Opening Argument - DaDa S.
• Rebuttal Lawyers - Randell M., Tysheema W.
• Legal Brief Specialists - Miya G., Cierra J.

Interest Groups

• Castle Coalition - Dapresha H., Tatyana C., Kenia N., Sharita P., Lakeisha B., Shayla O.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce - Brittany J., Tilmon H., Anita B., Dysheema W.

Press

• Philadelphia Inquirer - Gwen W., Jenee N.

Justices Presiding

• Justice Bell
• Justice Edwards
• Justice Graham
• Justice Oates
• Justice S. Sore

US v. Wrights Research

Hi 7th period lawyers (and 5th period justices assigned to this case!)  Here you'll find everything you need to start your research on our case.  Make sure you record key details and precedents so that you get everything you need to make the best argument you can.

Facts of the Case - United States v. Wrights

Text of the Law - Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act (2006)

Text of the Constitution - 1st Amendment Freedom of Speech

Precedents -

• Cohen v. California (1971)
• Chaplinsky v. New Hampshire (1942)
• Clark v. Center for Creative Non-Violence (1983)

Sacred Alien Church v. Altoona

Hi 9th period lawyers (and 5th period justices assigned to this case!)  Here you'll find everything you need to start your research on our case.  Make sure you record key details and precedents so that you get everything you need to make the best argument you can.

Facts of the Case - Sacred Alien Church v. Altoona

Text of the Law - prohibits the "unnecessary killing of an animal in a public or private ritual or ceremony not for the primary purpose of food consumption."

Text of the Constitution - 1st Amendment Free Exercise of Religion

Precedents -

• West Virginia v. Barnette (1942)
• Employment Division v. Smith (1987)
• Church of the Lukumi Babalu Aye v. Hialeah (1992) 

If there are words you don't know, I recommend using the online dictionary Ninjawords.com.

Go get 'em!

Philadelphia v. Ted's Pizza Research

Hi 6th period lawyers (and 5th period justices assigned to this case!)  Here you'll find everything you need to start your research on our case.  Make sure you record key details and precedents so that you get everything you need to make the best argument you can.

Facts of the Case - Philadelphia v. Ted's Pizza

Text of the Law - Pennsylvania Eminent Domain Code
(remember, "eminent domain" refers to the government taking an individual or company's private property without their consent, but providing "just compensation" -- a fair price)

Text of the Constitution - 5th Amendment Takings Clause (see last line)

Precedents -

• Lucas v. South Carolina (1986)
• Dolan v. City of Tigard (1993)
• Kelo v. City of New London (2004)

If there are words you don't know, I recommend using the online dictionary Ninjawords.com.

Go get 'em!