The right to a trial by jury is guaranteed to criminal defendants by the Sixth Amendment. The Seventh Amendment extends the right to a jury trial to federal civil cases such as car accidents, contract disputes between corporations, and most discrimination or employment disputes. Read more.
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Margot Adler
Justice Talking is award-winning radio that engages listeners in debates on the current legal battles that capture our nation's attention. Each week, Justice Talking tackles tough, provocative issues by featuring reports from the field, polling analysis, and compelling debate between the nation's leading advocates and political opposites. Veteran NPR correspondent Margot Adler leads listeners through a fast-paced hour, peppered with questions from a live studio audience.
The Right to a Jury Trial
