Discussion Post

The Progression and Regression of Civil Rights
The 1960s marked a period of civil rights that were expanded in the 1970s. However, in the late 1980s, these efforts seemed to take a different direction, with a more conservative Supreme Court.
Given the current composition of the Supreme Court:

Do you think civil rights continue to be reversed or expanded for certain groups? Support your claim with evidence from the scholarly or research literature.
Which groups may benefit from the current Supreme Court, and which groups may suffer? You may have to review current events to answer this part of the question.
Identify two different groups whose civil rights are suffering current infringement but may not be receiving public attention.
How does the NASW Policy Statement on Civil Liberties and Social Justice address these discrimination and equity issues?

Response Guidelines
Respond to at least two of your peers and comment on any similarities or differences of analysis you may have.
Learning Components
This activity will help you achieve the following learning components:

Communicate professionally in writing.
Apply NASW Code of Ethics and best practice standards.
Interpret how judicial decisions affect civil rights and social justice policy implementation.

Resources

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