Select a current example of a policy issue that has arisen under the umbrella of civil rights.  Think  broadly  about all areas of policy when picking your topic (defense and international security, criminal justice, social justice, health, education, etc).  Then present the following: (1) Describe the issue briefly, including identifying specific constitutional protections and summarizing key policy changes over its history. (2) What role have interest groups and the mass media played in keeping this issue on the policy agenda? (3) Have individual rights eroded or been strengthened related to this specific policy? You are also expected to incorporate terms and concepts from the assigned readings.   Must be at least 200 words supported by at least one reference .

1. Select a current example of a policy issue that has arisen under
the umbrella of civil rights. Think
broadly
about all areas of policy when picking your topic (defense and
international security, criminal justice, social justice, health,
education, etc). Then present the following:
(1) Describe the issue briefly, including identifying specific
constitutional protections and summarizing key policy changes
over its history.
(2) What role have interest groups and the mass media played in
keeping this issue on the policy agenda?
(3) Have individual rights eroded or been strengthened related
to this specific policy?
You are also expected to incorporate terms and concepts from
the assigned readings.
Must be at least 200 words supported by at least one reference