Due in Units 6, 7, and 8. For this assignment, you will read Kyllo v. United States, 533 U.S. 27 (2001) and in three assignment parts briefly describe the facts, the legal issues, the “Holdings” and reasons for the decision. Read the instructions for each part carefully and read the criteria (last page), by which your assignments will be evaluated, before you write, and again after you write. The Course Project is worth 10% of your Course grade. Part 1 (Due 11:59PM (EST), Sunday of Unit 6): Read Kyllo v. United States, 533 U.S. 27 (2001) (note: it begins at page 27 of this pdf) To the best of your ability, in your own words, write out the “Facts” of the case: what happened and where? (Helpful/Fun hint: write this as if it were a short story or as if you were a newspaper reporter. Enjoy!) Length and format requirements for this part are: 3-4 sentences, double spaced, Times New Roman font. Part 2 (Due 11:59PM (EST), Sunday of Unit 7): Kyllo v. United States, 533 U.S. 27 (2001) (note: it begins at page 27 of this pdf) To the best of your ability, in your own words, write out the “Legal Issue” of the case, as follows: what is the Court being asked to decide/what part of the Constitution is involved and why? Length and format requirements for this part are: 1-2 pages, double spaced, Times New Roman font. Part 3 (Due 11:59PM (EST), SATURDAY of Unit 8): This is the third and last step in the Kyllo v. United States, 533 U.S. 27 (2001) case project. To the best of your ability, in your own words, write out (1) the “Holding” (aka what did the Court decide); and (2) the “Reasons for the Decision” in the Case, as follows: (a) what LAW101 – Introduction to Law Course Project did the Court decide and, (b) how did it interpret the part of the Constitution it based its decision on, and why? Length and format requirements for this part are: 1-2 pages, double spaced, Times New Roman font
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