U.S. Citizenship 27, COVID-19 Break, Milpitas Adult School

US Courts: Rule of Law

What does the rule of law mean, and how does it affect our daily lives? Nine federal judges explain how fair and consistent adherence to the law protects our rights and well-being in everyday situations like buying a breakfast sandwich, reading mail, and investing in the stock market. The video begins with a 2009 quote from Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor: “I firmly believe in the rule of law as the foundation for all our basic rights.” (read more in the video's notes)

N-400

• USCIS:       Addresses
• n-400r-5     Residence

Civics

• si.edu: Preparing the Oath: Government Basics plus USCIS 100:12 (Rule of Law)
• English transcript
• Spanish transcript

Integration:

• Citizenship Interview Quiz for Mohamed Awad Elhassan pdf

Extra credit:

• VOANews: Coronavirus Restrictions Raise Questions About Civil Rights (read)