Bound By Oath by IJ

Incorporation, the Lack Thereof | Episode 7

Aug 23, 2019
Explore the concept of incorporation and the initial rejection of applying the Bill of Rights to state and local governments. Analyze the motives behind a controversial ordinance banning open casket funerals in New Orleans. Discuss the significance of the 14th Amendment and resistance to incorporation. Learn about the Pullman Railroad Strike and its impact on workers' rights. Explore the impact of martial law during a strike and the violation of Sixth Amendment rights.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
2
Litigation and Applicability of the Bill of Rights to the States
04:50 • 3min
3
Exploring the Motives behind an Ordinance
07:37 • 8min
4
The Significance of the 14th Amendment and the Resistance to Incorporation
16:05 • 16min
5
The Pullman Railroad Strike and its Impact
32:16 • 2min
6
Martial Law and Incorporation
33:59 • 6min