This seminar will examine procedural doctrines that shape the enforcement and meaning of civil rights laws. Topics will include the Ashcroft v. Iqbal standard for granting a motion to dismiss; judicial applications of the summary judgment standard, especially in police brutality cases; obstacles to the certification of classes seeking injunctive or declaratory relief; restrictions on the use of federal legal aid funds; and statutory fee shifting.
For details on class times, days of the week, instructors, and grading and exam details, please view the Michigan Law Class Schedule.