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.