The 7th Amendment guarantees your right to a jury in civil cases — but why was that such a big deal to the Founders?
In this episode of Are You Smarter Than a Libertarian, Jeff breaks down why angry farmers in powdered wigs were more trustworthy than royal judges, how landmark Supreme Court cases expanded jury rights, and what all of this means in 2025 — from gig worker lawsuits to data breach class actions.
If you think civil liberties are just for criminal trials... think again.
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Colonial courtroom drama
Racist landlords getting slapped with justice
AI in the jury box?!
And why the courtroom is the last place liberty still lives
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