Today on Legalese we have part two on my series about the trial of Muhammad Ali. In part one we discussed what it means to be a conscientious objector in accordance with American text, history and tradition. We also looked at the basic narrative of Ali's famous fight to get a conscientious objector exemption in accordance with his religious beliefs. Today we dive into the judicial history and do a deep dive legal analysis of the civil and criminal trials Ali faced on account of this personal conviction.


Watch Part One Muhammad Ali: Conscientious Objector


Show Notes

Clay v United States (Wikipedia)

Clay v. United States, 537 U.S. 522 (2003)

DOJ BRIEF FOR THE UNITED STATES IN OPPOSITION

The Trials of Muhammad Ali

Clay v. United States, the Trial of Muhammad Ali by Thomas Krattenmaker

Muhammad Ali Biography

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