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Terrorism Law
Ms. B. Stephanie Siegmann,
2 credits day; 2 credits evening.
This course will examine anti-terrorism law with an emphasis on legislation and prosecution
strategies enacted since the September 11th terrorist attacks on the United States. The course is
designed to expose students to the highly debated legal frameworks used in the war on terrorism
and the obstacles faced by governments in confronting the rapidly changing scope of terrorist
activities. During this course, students will examine the balance between security and individual
freedoms in federal anti-terrorism legislation (e.g., USA Patriot Act, immigration laws, financing
laws, etc.), the use of military tribunals, the law on enemy combatants and their detention, and
the regulation of speech associated with terrorism. The course will also include an analysis of the
relationship between intelligence and evidence gathering as well as the evidentiary challenges of
prosecuting terrorism offenses in federal courts.
Elective Course
Meets International Law Concentration Requirements
Final Exam Required
LLM Course