Netflix’s 2020 release, The Trial of the Chicago 7 (written and directed by Aaron Sorkin), attempts to make a straightforward story out of a complicated trial, in which eight defendants are accused of conspiracy to provoke the riots at the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago. In some ways, Sorkin had incredible success, while in other ways, the compromises he made may have been too hasty.
“Under Article I, Section 5, each house of Congress can set its own rules of proceedings. The larger House, where membership reflects the population of each state, has set rules that limit how long members can speak and that reduce their opportunity to block legislation coming to a vote. The smaller Senate, where all states […]
Next question in the series “Things You Should Know According to Your Neighborhood Lawyer – Constitution Edition” Question 3: “Can the federal government regulate the business of a manufacturer that produces musical instruments only in California?” “Probably, since the materials used to produce the instruments and the finished products most likely cross state lines. The […]