This course will examine the legal architecture that undergirds domestic terrorism investigations and prosecutions and the policy consequences that flow from that framework. Students will consider domestic terrorism in context, assess its historical evolution, and evaluate the resulting legal and policy implications. Students will better understand the distinctions between international and domestic terrorism and appreciate the singular peculiarities of domestic terrorism investigations and prosecutions. This course also will assess the broader impact of domestic terrorism on the public in general. Students will consider how domestic terrorism is understood by the media, by advocacy organizations, and by academic institutions. We will evaluate efforts to study domestic terrorism, consider the conclusions drawn from these studies, and weigh their impact on policymaking in this area of national security. Finally, this course will provide insights into the ever-shifting crosscurrents between law and policy as our nation charts a course between liberty and security. Domestic terrorism uniquely illustrates the many challenges and obstacles in navigating this terrain. (Research paper and class participation or examination)