Howes v. Fields

For this discussion: Around 400 words

  • Visit Howes v. Fields page (https://www.oyez.org/cases/2011/10-680) on Oyez.
  • Click Oral Argument – October 04, 2011 under Media.
  • Listen to the first 4 minutes of oral argument with Attorney Bursch and Justice Sonia Sotomayor to set the tone for the basis of this case.
  • Click Opinion Announcement – February 21, 2012 under Media.
  • Listen to the Opinion Announcement.
  • Do any additional research that you feel is necessary for the case of Howes v. Fields using the Oyez Web site or the Capella Library.

In your main post:

  • Summarize the background of Howes v. Fields and the court decision.
  • Explain the effect Howes v. Fields might have on a correctional officer in the performance of his or her job.
  • Describe how an inmate might use the decision in Howes v. Fields to his or her advantage.
  • Outline how a correctional officer might use the decision in Howes v. Fields to his or her advantage.

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