National Security Law: Counterterrorism
- Semester: Spring 2022
- Course ID: 389R
- Credit Hours: 3
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Unique: 28995
Course Information
- Grading Method: Pass/Fail Allowed (JD only)
- Cross-listed with other school
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
Meeting Times
Day | Time | Location |
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TUE, THU | 2:15 - 3:30 pm | TNH 2.123 |
Evaluation Method
Type | Date | Time | Location |
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Final exam (administered by Exam4) | May 9, 2022 | 8:30 am | A-Z in 2.137 |
Description
Same as Law 379M, Topic: National Security Law: Counterterrorism.
This course will survey the bodies of law and government institutions involved in counterterrorism. These include intelligence and surveillance law, criminal law, international humanitarian law (including rules for detention and targeting), public international law and U.S. Constitutional law relevant to the use of military force against terrorist groups, and others. It will also consider contemporary debates over domestic terrorism, online content moderation and mandatory takedowns, and encrypted communications, while enriching these discussions with international comparisons and guest speakers from the world of practice. Students will be evaluated based on a final exam and class participation.
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Date | Updated |
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04/01/2022 | Exam information updated |