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5.  Suppose our political attempts to gain access for [[homeschoolers]] to public [[school]] activities (bands, [[sports]]) have been unsuccessful.  We then decide to litigate the issue.  What types of claims would we need to raise in order to file a lawsuit in federal court?  Give one or two specific examples of claims we might raise.

5.  Suppose our political attempts to gain access for [[homeschoolers]] to public [[school]] activities (bands, [[sports]]) have been unsuccessful.  We then decide to litigate the issue.  What types of claims would we need to raise in order to file a lawsuit in federal court?  Give one or two specific examples of claims we might raise.

6.  Read the article in the handout entitled “Ninth Circuit Pulls Over Mexican [[Trucks]].”  This decision was by the [[Court of Appeals]] for the [[Ninth Circuit]].  The [[government]] is now attempting to persuade the Supreme Court to review the case.  Would you grant cert.? If yes, how would you decide it?  Explain.

6.  How many votes in which governmental body is enough to block confirmation of a federal judge?  Explain.

7.  [[Judges]] have immunity against lawsuits for their mistakes and unjustified rulings.  Should [[citizens]] be able to sue judges personally?  Explain.

7.  [[Judges]] have immunity against lawsuits for their mistakes and unjustified rulings.  Should [[citizens]] be able to sue judges personally?  Explain.