You Are a Judge in a Small Town Who Is

question 38

Essay

You are a judge in a small town who is receiving a guest from a totalitarian country. She herself is a judge, and doesn't understand the procedural protections that currently are in place that allows for due process. Explain to her the various kinds of procedural protections, which are the foundation of our legal system, and also be honest with her about what some of the shortcomings of the system might be in your eyes.

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