Jury trials, a critical part of democracy, are disappearing
- Written by Valerie P. Hans, Charles F. Rechlin Professor of Law, Cornell Law School, Cornell University
When jurors aren't involved, rulings are less public − and private interests have more influence over outcomes.ftwitty/E+ via Getty ImagesThe right to trial by jury in criminal and civil cases is enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. It’s also a critically important way in which citizens can participate in democracy.
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