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  1. Charles Ogletree Jr. approaches his argument, as lawyers do, through precedent—that is, previous cases that established a principle or rule. What precedents does he cite to support his advocacy of reparations?

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    Questions: - Charles Ogletree Jr. approaches his argument, as lawyers do, through precedent—that is, previous cases that established a principle or rule. What precedents does he cite to support his advocacy of reparations?
  2. What does he mean when he states that the U.S. government “waived its immunity from suit, thereby lifting the ordinary bar that prevents lawsuits against a sovereign” (par. 7)? Why is this point significant?

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    Questions: - What does he mean when he states that the U.S. government “waived its immunity from suit, thereby lifting the ordinary bar that prevents lawsuits against a sovereign” (par. 7)? Why is this point significant?
  3. Ogletree claims that litigation is required to promote a public discussion of slavery and its legacy. To what extent do you agree with this claim?

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    Questions: - Ogletree claims that litigation is required to promote a public discussion of slavery and its legacy. To what extent do you agree with this claim?
  4. What remedy does Ogletree propose instead of direct cash payments to individuals? Why does he not favor a monetary payment?

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    Questions: - What remedy does Ogletree propose instead of direct cash payments to individuals? Why does he not favor a monetary payment?
  5. To what extent do you agree that the litigation strategy Ogletree supports would “give us an opportunity to fully address the legacy of slavery in a spirit of repair” (par. 14)?

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    Questions: - To what extent do you agree that the litigation strategy Ogletree supports would “give us an opportunity to fully address the legacy of slavery in a spirit of repair” (par. 14)?