Course Info
This course explores the complex areas of habeas corpus and prisoner § 1983 litigation. The course explores the legal, procedural, social, economic and other issues surrounding federal court review of state court criminal convictions, conditions of confinement for prisoners, and prisoner rights. Topics will include standards of review, substantive rights, federal jurisdiction, and Constitutional reaches and limits.
Instructor
Syllabus
The syllabus for your course is available on Canvas.
Textbooks
Study Aids
These study aids are available online. Please click the hyperlinked title to view them. For instructions on how to use the specific platforms, including troubleshooting, please view Andy Dorchak's Study Aids Research Guide.
Federal Habeas Corpus Practice and Procedure by ISBN: 9781632846235Publication Date: 01/05/2022Available via LexisNexis Digital Library. Link to Volume 2.
Black Letter Outline on Federal Courts by ISBN: 9780314907196Publication Date: 2021-09-08Available via West Academic Study Aids.
Examples and Explanations for Federal Courts by ISBN: 9781543815047Publication Date: 2019-07-02Available via Aspen Learning Library.
Federal Courts in a Nutshell by ISBN: 9781636595368Publication Date: 2021-09-27Available via West Academic Study Aids.
Federal Courts Stories by ISBN: 9781599413839Publication Date: 2009-10-05Available via West Academic Study Aids.
Understanding Federal Courts and Jurisdiction by ISBN: 9781630447939Publication Date: 2015-01-01Available via LexisNexis Digital Library.
CALI
Computer-Aided Legal Instruction (CALI) requires an authorization code to use. If you do not have a CALI account, please contact Kieran Layton or the reference desk for assistance.
Quimbee
If you have not registered your Quimbee account, please contact Kieran Layton or the reference desk for assistance.
