They got John Scopes to break the Butler Law and be arrested so they could put him on trial.
The ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) challenged the Butler Act, which prohibited the teaching of evolution in Tennessee schools, by sponsoring the famous Scopes "Monkey" Trial in 1925. They recruited teacher John T. Scopes to deliberately violate the law, allowing for a courtroom battle that would attract national attention. The trial aimed to challenge the constitutionality of the Butler Act and promote academic freedom, ultimately sparking a broader debate about science, religion, and education in America.
The mastermind behind the defense in the Scopes Trial was Clarence Darrow, a prominent attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). He was known for his eloquent arguments and commitment to civil liberties, representing John T. Scopes, who was charged with violating Tennessee's Butler Act by teaching evolution in schools. Darrow's strategic approach aimed to challenge the anti-evolution law and promote academic freedom. His involvement significantly elevated the trial's national profile, making it a landmark case in the debate over science and religion in education.
mimi cho and rex cyrus supported the butler act
George Rappleyea (1894-1966) led a group of Dayton TN businessmen who convinced teacher John T. Scopes to openly violate Tennessee's 1925 law called the Butler Act, which prohibited the teaching of human evolution from earlier primates. The ACLU had been looking for a test case to challenge the state law. The trial, known as the Scopes Monkey Trial, was held in July 1925 and attracted national attention. Although Scopes lost and had to pay a fine, his conviction was overturned on a technicality, and the Butler Act was not repealed until 1967 after a different trial.
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Charles Sumner was fighting against the Kansas-Nebraska Act and Andrew Butler was one of the authors of this act.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) was founded in 1920.
5-4 in favor of ACLU
The ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) can help protect your civil rights and liberties, particularly in cases involving free speech, privacy, and discrimination. They provide legal assistance, advocacy, and education on issues related to civil rights. Additionally, the ACLU engages in litigation to challenge laws and practices that infringe on individual freedoms. If you believe your rights have been violated, they may offer resources or support to help you address the situation.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is a civil liberties interest group. It focuses on protecting and advocating for individual rights and freedoms, particularly those outlined in the U.S. Constitution, such as free speech, due process, and equal protection under the law. The ACLU engages in litigation, lobbying, and public education to promote civil rights and challenge government actions that it views as infringing upon these rights.
General Benjamin Butler
the butler act in 1925