How to Sue The Klan Movie Flashcards
What was the verdict after the three Klans men shot 5 black women?
They were acquitted; one had a 9 month sentence
What is the CCR?
Center for Constitutional Rights; Legal arm of National Anti Klan Network
Who was the head of the NAACP during the Chattanooga trial?
George Key
What the difference between criminal law and civil law?
Criminal law- people who can hold others accountable are government actors: prosecutors, district attorney, state attorney, etc.
Civil law- People can bring a civil action under the 7th amendment; no one is going to jail but there can be financial compensation
What is the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871?
President Grant allowed lawsuits in federal court by victims of KKK violence (unprecedented law)
What does an injunction do?
Prevents a defendant from committing acts again in the future
What was the outcome of the civil case against the Klan?
William Church, Larry Thrash found liable; owed 500,000 but only received 500 dollars
