Civil Rights and Jury Duty

These flashcards cover key aspects of civil rights cases, jury duty legislation, the impact of technology in the courtroom, and ethical considerations within the legal profession.

What was the main purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1875?

To prohibit the exclusion of African Americans from public accommodations, including jury service.

What did Section 4 of the Civil Rights Act of 1875 state regarding jury service?

No citizen shall be disqualified from juries on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

What was the outcome of Strauder v. West Virginia?

The U.S. Supreme Court found that excluding Black persons from juries violated their rights under the equal protection clause.

What was the significance of the Civil Rights Cases of 1883?

It ruled the Civil Rights Act of 1875 unconstitutional, allowing private discrimination.

In Norris v. Alabama, what did the Supreme Court conclude regarding jury service?

The systematic exclusion of Black persons from juries violated the criminal defendant's due process rights.

What did Batson v. Kentucky establish about jury selection?

It ruled that the state must provide a reason when excluding jurors based on race.

What issue did Hernandez v. Texas address?

It addressed the denial of an impartial jury due to the exclusion of ethnic minorities.

How did the 1924 congressional declaration affect American Indian jurors?

It granted them citizenship, allowing them to serve on juries.

What did the Naturalization Act of 1870 do regarding Asian immigrants?

It created a system for naturalization but later banned Chinese people from becoming citizens.

What precedent did the 2020 ruling in Bostock v. Clayton Co. establish?

It ruled that removing jurors based on their sexual orientation violates the equal protection clause.

How has technology impacted the courtroom according to the lecture notes?

Technology facilitates decisions about bail, allows online filing, and enables video conferencing.

What trend has been observed regarding emojis in court cases?

The number of cases involving emojis has increased, raising issues about their interpretation.

What criticisms exist about the legal profession in terms of ethical behavior?

Critics highlight issues like overbilling, bribing officials, and ethical violations.

What role do prosecutors and defense attorneys play in the criminal justice system?

They are instrumental in seeking the truth and obtaining justice, despite negative stereotypes.

What is the role of the American Bar Association (ABA)?

To provide resources and require continuing legal education for attorneys.