Constitutional Law II: Individual Rights

Course Description

This course introduces students to the constitutional principles that govern the relationship between individuals and the state. It explores the concept of national citizenship and examines the limits on governmental action imposed by the Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment, as well as by the First Amendment. The course also introduces the state action doctrine and the power of Congress and the courts to remedy constitutional violations.

Current and Previous Instructors

Key to Codes in Course Descriptions

P: Prerequisite
C: Prerequisite or Concurrent Requirement
R: Recommended Prior or Concurrent Course

Currently Scheduled Sections

CRN: 92603

Semester Fall '26
Credits 3
Schedule Tues: 9:50-11:50
Thurs: 9:50-10:45
Day
Instructor Max Stearns
Limits 0 openings. (Limit 60). Second Year Day Required

CRN: 92141

Semester Fall '26
Credits 3
Schedule Mon: 8:45-10:45
Wed: 8:45-9:40
Day
Instructor Guha Krishnamurthi
Limits 0 openings. (Limit 60). Second Year Day Required

CRN: 92243

Semester Fall '26
Credits 3
Schedule Tues: 10:55-11:50
Thurs: 10:55-12:55
Day
Instructor Leslie Meltzer Henry
Limits 0 openings. (Limit 60). Second Year Day Required

CRN: 93542

Semester Fall '26
Credits 3
Schedule Tues: 6:30-9:35
Evening
Instructor Peter G. Danchin
Limits 0 openings. (Limit 35). Second Year Evening/Third Year Evening Required