Dramatic landmark trials can be powerful tools for teaching key principles at the core of democratic citizenship.

Real-life mysteries can involve students in rigorous problem solving, promote engagement, and provide students with a deep understanding of the criminal justice system.

Newly available online documents about the trial of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg offer students a unique opportunity to investigate, analyze, and craft their own narratives about this high profile Cold War espionage case.

The history of American antitrust laws, explored in this interview, can introduce students to the globalization of markets, trade, and legal governance

A close look at the controversies surrounding recent student protests against campus speakers can launch an interesting classroom discussion on free speech.

This detailed guide will help students understand how to decipher and analyze any U.S. Supreme Court opinion.

Recent Supreme Court decisions generated surprising controversy, from gun control to First Amendment issues. In 2011, the Court will weigh in on cases dealing with the hiring of illegal immigrants, protests at soldiers' funerals, and selling violent video games.

The upcoming midterm elections offer a prime opportunity to study the effects of money and politics following the recent Supreme Court campaign finance decision.

The recent movie The Birth of a Nation, in conjunction with primary sources about Nat Turner's rebellion, can be an excellent jumping off point into a lesson on slavery, public law, and private power.

A recent Supreme Court decision legalizing sports betting throughout the United States can serve as an excellent springboard into a lesson on the Tenth Amendment and states' rights.