Gavel To Gavel: Student Perspectives on Supreme Court Landmarks

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Gavel to Gavel dives into all kinds of court cases—from famous Supreme Court decisions to lesser-known legal battles—with student voices leading the way. We break down complex issues, explore different sides, and connect them to what’s happening today. It’s engaging, easy to follow, and designed to get you thinking about your rights, the law, and how it all impacts your everyday life.

  1. Mar 27

    Welcome to Gavel to Gavel (Season 2)

    In this episode, Federal Judge Jen Wilson introduces the season and explains the rights of the accused. Students learn why these rights are important and how they protect fairness in the justice system.

    2 min

  2. Mar 27

    Your Right to Stay Silent (Miranda v. Arizona)

    In this episode, we learn why police must tell people their rights before questioning them. This helps students understand their rights and how they are protected.

    5 min

  3. Mar 27

    Asking for a Lawyer (Escobedo v. Illinois)

    In this episode, we explore how the Court said people have the right to a lawyer during questioning. This helps students understand the importance of having help when facing serious situations.

    8 min

  4. Mar 27

    Sharing Important Evidence (Brady v. Maryland)

    In this episode, we learn that prosecutors must share important evidence with the defense. This helps students understand that fairness means everyone gets the full story.

    7 min

  5. Mar 27

    Waiting for Trial (Barker v. Wingo)

    In this episode, we discover how the Court decided what counts as a “speedy trial.” This helps students understand why it’s important not to wait too long for justice.

    6 min

  6. Mar 27

    Choosing a Fair Jury (Batson v. Kentucky)

    In this episode, we learn how the Court said people cannot be excluded from juries because of race. This helps students understand fairness and why everyone deserves equal treatment.

    5 min

  7. Mar 27

    Is the Death Penalty Fair? (Furman v. Georgia)

    In this episode, we learn how the Court stopped the death penalty for a time because it was not being used fairly. This helps students understand how laws can change when they are unfair.

    5 min

  8. Mar 27

    Fair Rules for Punishment (McCleskey v. Kemp)

    In this episode, we explore how the Court looked at fairness in sentencing. This helps students think about why rules must be applied equally to everyone.

    4 min
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Gavel to Gavel dives into all kinds of court cases—from famous Supreme Court decisions to lesser-known legal battles—with student voices leading the way. We break down complex issues, explore different sides, and connect them to what’s happening today. It’s engaging, easy to follow, and designed to get you thinking about your rights, the law, and how it all impacts your everyday life.

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