(1) Read the two linked articles found in Learning Materials regarding the Canadian “Freedom Convoy” and Canada’s response to it. One deals with the decision to deny bail to one of the protest organizers. The second deals with the Canadian government’s decision to freeze the personal assets of those suspected to have participated in the protest. Be sure to fully understand the reasons given by the Canadian authorities to do what they did.
(2) Based upon what you now understand to be our constitutional rights under the 1st, 4th and/or 5th Amendments to our Constitution, in your now informed opinion:
(a) Would the U.S. Constitution allow for the denial of bail for the protest organizer? Yes? No? Why?
(b) Would the U.S. Constitution allow for the freezing of personal assets for protestors in this country? Yes? No? Why?
Your goal is to think seriously about the rights recognized by the Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution and from where these rights were deemed to emanate by the drafters of our Constitution. Then, decide whether the actions taken by the Canadian government would be permitted to the government under the U.S. Constitution. Namely, would these decisions (taken separately) be ruled constitutional or unconstitutional?
Think about these serious questions. Then post your thoughtful opinion. Be sure to take the time to explain your position. Be specific. Everyone has an opinion, but not everyone can explain why they believe what they believe. Make it your goal to organize your thoughts, and be sure to consider the alternative arguments to your position when expressing it. In other words, I am most interested in the why part of your answer.
