Your assignment is to explain the larger political and societal context of these controversies. In doing so, please cover the following:
- What is the precedent that is set in your case
- What was the state of law in this controversy (the previous precedents)
- Who are all these other involved parties (i.e. amici) (yes, again), why are they involved and what are the dynamics of their involvement
- What will be happening next in your case and how will your decision be implemented
- What are some likely fact patterns for the next case to come to court based on your precedent
- What are the societal norms that are either explicitly or implicitly involved in this case and how do they fit into the larger history behind this controversy
- Given the outcome of your case, what are the implications for the political system.