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Before you see the movie "The Post," explore the history of this First Amendment right and how it has evolved through the years, leading to the landmark Pentagon Papers case, New York Times v. United States.
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Watch this film production of the award-winning play about Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court justice and civil rights legend.
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Judicial Branch Resources
Use these seven videos and interactive game to help students understand the role of the courts, structure of the federal courts, separation of powers, and the importance of an independent judiciary.
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