Starting website for case info: https://www.oyez.org/cases/1964/496 In 1879, Connecticut passed a law that banned the use of

Starting website for case info: https://www.oyez.org/cases/1964/496

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In 1879, Connecticut passed a law that banned the use of any drug, medical device, or other instrument in furthering contraception. A gynecologist at the Yale School of Medicine, C. Lee Buxton, opened a birth control clinic in New Haven in conjunction with Estelle Griswold, who was the head of Planned Parenthood in Connecticut. They were arrested and convicted of violating the law, and their convictions were affirmed by higher state courts Start with this site: https://www.oyez.org/cases/1964/496 3. Prepare a 4-5 minute presentation on this selection, which addresses the following questions: a. Who were the major players in the case? b. What was at the root of the conflict? c. Describe the levels of government (state, local, Federal) that were involved in the case and how this case relates to the concept of Federalism. d. Discuss the relevant parts of the Constitution that each side uses to make their case. e. What did the Court decide in the case? What reasons did the Court give for its decision? f. Discuss your thoughts on the court's decision. Cite websites In 1879, Connecticut passed a law that banned the use of any drug, medical device, or other instrument in furthering contraception. A gynecologist at the Yale School of Medicine, C. Lee Buxton, opened a birth control clinic in New Haven in conjunction with Estelle Griswold, who was the head of Planned Parenthood in Connecticut. They were arrested and convicted of violating the law, and their convictions were affirmed by higher state courts Start with this site: https://www.oyez.org/cases/1964/496 3. Prepare a 4-5 minute presentation on this selection, which addresses the following questions: a. Who were the major players in the case? b. What was at the root of the conflict? c. Describe the levels of government (state, local, Federal) that were involved in the case and how this case relates to the concept of Federalism. d. Discuss the relevant parts of the Constitution that each side uses to make their case. e. What did the Court decide in the case? What reasons did the Court give for its decision? f. Discuss your thoughts on the court's decision. Cite websites