Bound By Oath by IJ

Under Color of Law | Season 2, Ep. 5

Mar 1, 2021
In this podcast, we learn about the landmark case of Monroe v. Pape which opened federal courthouses to victims of unconstitutional misconduct. Personal stories are shared about a police raid in Chicago in 1958. The podcast also discusses the historical impact of Section 1983, a law passed to enforce the 14th Amendment. It explores other cases such as the unconstitutional ordinance targeting Chinese immigrants and the case of Screws versus United States which dealt with state officials violating constitutional rights. The podcast debunks the myth of Monroe's misinterpretation of color of state law.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Impact of Section 1983
02:58 • 23min
3
The Case of Hoa Kao versus Noonan and the Unconstitutional Ordinance
25:45 • 4min
4
Cases and Challenges in Applying Section 1983
30:08 • 12min
5
A Brutal Beating and the Refusal to Prosecute
42:17 • 2min
6
Supreme Court Case of Screws versus United States and Justice Frankfurter's Dissent
44:08 • 8min
7
The Myth of Monroe's Misinterpretation
52:18 • 18min