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- Duration: 90 Minutes
CLE Credits
- Credits: 1.5
- Credit Type: General (See State Credit Info above)
- Topic: Constitutional
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- Price: $49
- Presenter: Bob McWhirter
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1.5 CLE Credits
1.5 CLE Credits
The : Dropping the Musket to Reach for the Ballot
Acclaimed constitutional scholar Bob McWhirter guides attorneys through the Fifteenth Amendment’s powerful legacy, from Reconstruction to today’s courtroom battles over voting rights. Through history, case law, and modern challenges, he reveals how the fight for equal political participation remains central to America’s legal and democratic identity.
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Meet Bob
Meet Bob
Certified Specialist in Criminal Law
Robert J. McWhirter is a nationally recognized constitutional scholar, criminal defense attorney, and award-winning author. A Certified Specialist in Criminal Law by the State Bar of Arizona, he has tried over 100 cases across federal, state, and municipal courts. He has served on the ABA Criminal Justice Standards Committee and has extensive international justice reform experience in Latin America. A frequent legal commentator in national media, Mr. McWhirter is known for his accessible yet deeply researched insights on constitutional law, civil rights, and the continuing evolution of American legal principles.
Education
- Arizona State University College of Law, J.D.
- Arizona State University, B.A.
Contact
- bob@robertjmcwhirter.com
- (480) 999-4004
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Learning Objectives
- Interpret Fifteenth Amendment Text
- Trace Reconstruction Voting Laws
- Analyze Landmark Voting Cases
- Examine Supreme Court Precedent
- Evaluate Modern Voting Restrictions
- Assess Legal Challenges To Suppression
- Connect History To Current Law
- Apply Constitutional Protections Today
By the end of this Continuing Legal Education course, participants will earn 1.5 MCLE credits and possess a deeper understanding of the Fifteenth Amendment, the Reconstruction-era origins of voting rights, and the judicial battles that shaped their application. They will be equipped to analyze modern voting restrictions and apply constitutional principles to today’s challenges.
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