LAW 341 - Law of Terrorism Seminar.

This course introduces students to the rapidly evolving and controversial field of legal responses to terrorism. After discussing various definitions and conceptions of terrorism, as well as interlocking governmental controls and potential legal regimes, the course will examine a series of topics, including: domestic criminal law related to terrorism, civil actions for terrorist incidents, foreign investigation and capture of suspects, terrorism-related searches and seizures, special pre-trial and trial procedures, the role of international law, military detentions and tribunals, and the use of extraordinary measures against suspected terrorists. Two hours. Luna