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Lawless

How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes

af Leah Litman ...

Fortalt af Leah Litman ...

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7 timer 53 min

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Do you want to know why today’s Supreme Court rules like it does? Leah Litman has the answer, and it is one that people should know. It’s time to read this book!” —Los Angeles Review of Books“Leah Litman’s work leaves you fired up yet empowered to pay attention, ready to resist, and, frankly, hotter.” —Jonathan Van NessCrooked Media podcast host Leah Litman shines... ... Læs mere

160,27 kr.

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Do you want to know why today’s Supreme Court rules like it does? Leah Litman has the answer, and it is one that people should know. It’s time to read this book!” —Los Angeles Review of Books“Leah Litman’s work leaves you fired up yet empowered to pay attention, ready to resist, and, frankly, hotter.” —Jonathan Van NessCrooked Media podcast host Leah Litman shines...
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The Court and the World

American Law and the New Global Realities

af Stephen Breyer ...

Fortalt af Stephen Breyer ...

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12 timer 37 min

In this original, far-reaching, and timely book, Justice Stephen Breyer examines the work of the Supreme Court of the United States in an increasingly interconnected world, a world in which all sorts of activity, both public and private—from the conduct of national security policy to the conduct of international trade—obliges the Court to understand and consider circumstances beyond America’s ... Læs mere

180,40 kr.

In this original, far-reaching, and timely book, Justice Stephen Breyer examines the work of the Supreme Court of the United States in an increasingly interconnected world, a world in which all sorts of activity, both public and private—from the conduct of national security policy to the conduct of international trade—obliges the Court to understand and consider circumstances beyond America’s
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The Most Dangerous Branch

Inside the Supreme Court's Assault on the Constitution

af David A. Kaplan ...

Fortalt af Dan Woren ...

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16 timer 35 min

In the bestselling tradition of The Nine and The Brethren, The Most Dangerous Branch takes us inside the secret world of the Supreme Court. David A. Kaplan, the former legal affairs editor of Newsweek, shows how the justices subvert the role of the other branches of government—and how we’ve come to accept it at our peril.With the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy, the Court has never before ... Læs mere

200,44 kr.

In the bestselling tradition of The Nine and The Brethren, The Most Dangerous Branch takes us inside the secret world of the Supreme Court. David A. Kaplan, the former legal affairs editor of Newsweek, shows how the justices subvert the role of the other branches of government—and how we’ve come to accept it at our peril.With the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy, the Court has never before
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Code of Silence

Sexual Misconduct by Federal Judges, the Secret System That Protects Them, and the Women Who Blew the Whistle

af Lise Olsen ...

Fortalt af Samara Naeymi ...

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9 timer 31 min

Winner of the 2021 IRE Book AwardWinner of the 2022 Texas Institute of Letters Carr P. Collins Award for Best Book of NonfictionIn the age of #MeToo, learn how brave whistleblowers have dared to lift the federal court’s veil of secrecy to expose powerful judges who appear to defy laws they have sworn to upholdCode of Silence tells the story of federal court employee Cathy McBroom, who had to flee ... Læs mere

192,43 kr.

Winner of the 2021 IRE Book AwardWinner of the 2022 Texas Institute of Letters Carr P. Collins Award for Best Book of NonfictionIn the age of #MeToo, learn how brave whistleblowers have dared to lift the federal court’s veil of secrecy to expose powerful judges who appear to defy laws they have sworn to upholdCode of Silence tells the story of federal court employee Cathy McBroom, who had to flee
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A Matter of Interpretation

Federal Courts and the Law

af Antonin Scalia ...

Fortalt af Christopher Grove ...

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6 timer 10 min

We are all familiar with the image of the immensely clever judge who discerns the best rule of common law for the case at hand. According to US Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, a judge like this can maneuver through earlier cases to achieve the desired aim—"distinguishing one prior case on his left, straight-arming another one on his right, high-stepping away from another precedent about to ... Læs mere

160,27 kr.

We are all familiar with the image of the immensely clever judge who discerns the best rule of common law for the case at hand. According to US Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, a judge like this can maneuver through earlier cases to achieve the desired aim—"distinguishing one prior case on his left, straight-arming another one on his right, high-stepping away from another precedent about to
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The Agenda

How a Republican Supreme Court is Reshaping America

af Ian Millhiser ...

Fortalt af David H. Lawrence XVII ...

Serier serie Columbia Global Reports
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3 timer 42 min

From 2011, when Republicans gained control of the House of Representatives, until the present, Congress enacted hardly any major legislation outside of the tax law President Trump signed in 2017. In the same period, the Supreme Court dismantled much of America's campaign finance law, severely weakened the Voting Rights Act, permitted states to opt-out of the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid ... Læs mere

80,18 kr.

From 2011, when Republicans gained control of the House of Representatives, until the present, Congress enacted hardly any major legislation outside of the tax law President Trump signed in 2017. In the same period, the Supreme Court dismantled much of America's campaign finance law, severely weakened the Voting Rights Act, permitted states to opt-out of the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid
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Beyond the Verdict: Navigating the Appeals Process to Fight for Justice

af S Williams ...

Fortalt af Digital Voice Alistair G ...

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2 timer 31 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In an era where trust in the judicial system is increasingly tested, Beyond the Verdict serves as a vital guide to understanding and reforming the appeals process—a cornerstone of equitable justice. This groundbreaking book delves into critical issues such as wrongful convictions , procedural fairness , and systemic biases , offering readers a ... Læs mere

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In an era where trust in the judicial system is increasingly tested, Beyond the Verdict serves as a vital guide to understanding and reforming the appeals process—a cornerstone of equitable justice. This groundbreaking book delves into critical issues such as wrongful convictions , procedural fairness , and systemic biases , offering readers a
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In Harm’s Way

The memoir of a child protection lawyer from the most secretive court in England and Wales – the Family Court

af Teresa Thornhill ...

Fortalt af Emma Spurgin Hussey ...

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9 timer 26 min

‘Should be required reading for those who care about how society treats our most vulnerable citizens.’ – Louise AllenWhen the system fails the parents, how can it protect the children?Welcome to the secretive world of the Family Court.What's it like to act for a father who has recently overcome his drug problem but risks losing his beloved son to foster care?Or to represent a young mother whose ... Læs mere

171,80 kr.

‘Should be required reading for those who care about how society treats our most vulnerable citizens.’ – Louise AllenWhen the system fails the parents, how can it protect the children?Welcome to the secretive world of the Family Court.What's it like to act for a father who has recently overcome his drug problem but risks losing his beloved son to foster care?Or to represent a young mother whose
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History of Supreme Court Vacancies

af PBS NewsHour ...

Fortalt af PBS NewsHour ...

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6 min

In a prelude to the expected battle over the next Supreme Court justice nomination, an historian explains the selection and confirmation process and the past battles between Congress and the president. ... Læs mere

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In a prelude to the expected battle over the next Supreme Court justice nomination, an historian explains the selection and confirmation process and the past battles between Congress and the president.
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Machine See, Machine Do

How Technology Mirrors Bias in Our Criminal Justice System

af Patrick K. Lin ...

Fortalt af William Slammon ...

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5 timer 45 min

“When today’s technology relies on yesterday’s data, it will simply mirror our past mistakes and biases.”AI and other high-tech tools embed and reinforce America’s history of prejudice and exclusion — even when they are used with the best intentions. Patrick K. Lin’s Machine See, Machine Do: How Technology Mirrors Bias in Our Criminal Justice System takes a deep and thorough look into the use of ... Læs mere

120,19 kr. eller Gratis med Kobo Plus

“When today’s technology relies on yesterday’s data, it will simply mirror our past mistakes and biases.”AI and other high-tech tools embed and reinforce America’s history of prejudice and exclusion — even when they are used with the best intentions. Patrick K. Lin’s Machine See, Machine Do: How Technology Mirrors Bias in Our Criminal Justice System takes a deep and thorough look into the use of
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SCOTUS - Patriot Act

af PBS NewsHour ...

Fortalt af PBS NewsHour ...

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6 min

The Patriot Act came under the microscope at the US Supreme Court today, as justices took up a case that pits free speech against national security concerns. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal provides our analysis tonight. ... Læs mere

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The Patriot Act came under the microscope at the US Supreme Court today, as justices took up a case that pits free speech against national security concerns. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal provides our analysis tonight.
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Retirement of Justice Burger

af PBS NewsHour ...

Fortalt af PBS NewsHour ...

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40 min

As Supreme Court justices retire from the bench, the NewsHour has explored the tenure of the retiring judges as well as their impact on the future of the Court. Here is expert analysis and discussion on the resignation of Justice Burger. ... Læs mere

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As Supreme Court justices retire from the bench, the NewsHour has explored the tenure of the retiring judges as well as their impact on the future of the Court. Here is expert analysis and discussion on the resignation of Justice Burger.
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First Degree

From Med School to Murder: The Story Behind the Shocking Will Sandeson Trial

af Kayla Hounsell ...

Fortalt af Kayla Hounsell ...

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6 timer 37 min

A murder, a missing body, and a sensational trial that gripped Nova Scotia. Will Sandeson seemed like a model son. A member of the Dalhousie University track and field team, he was about to start classes at Dalhousie’s medical school. He worked at a group home for adults with disabilities. He came from a good family. “There’s times for whatever reason that things don’t go quite as planned,” a ... Læs mere

186,41 kr. eller Gratis med Kobo Plus

A murder, a missing body, and a sensational trial that gripped Nova Scotia. Will Sandeson seemed like a model son. A member of the Dalhousie University track and field team, he was about to start classes at Dalhousie’s medical school. He worked at a group home for adults with disabilities. He came from a good family. “There’s times for whatever reason that things don’t go quite as planned,” a
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Justice Scalia

af PBS NewsHour ...

Fortalt af PBS NewsHour ...

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9 min

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia says the key factor for a judge’s ruling is finding where the balance resides in a case. Margaret Warner interviews Justice Scalia about his new book, Reading Law: The Interpretation of Legal Texts, and asks about his opinions on the Second Amendment and the Affordable Care Act. ... Læs mere

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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia says the key factor for a judge’s ruling is finding where the balance resides in a case. Margaret Warner interviews Justice Scalia about his new book, Reading Law: The Interpretation of Legal Texts, and asks about his opinions on the Second Amendment and the Affordable Care Act.
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Medical Marijuana

af PBS NewsHour ...

Fortalt af PBS NewsHour ...

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14 min

Gwen Ifill, PBS NewsHour, discusses the Supreme Court ruling on medical marijuana, June 6, 2005, with Jan Crawford Greenburg of the Chicago Tribune. ... Læs mere

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Gwen Ifill, PBS NewsHour, discusses the Supreme Court ruling on medical marijuana, June 6, 2005, with Jan Crawford Greenburg of the Chicago Tribune.
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Justice Deferred

Race and the Supreme Court

af Orville Vernon Burton, Armand Derfner ...

Fortalt af Paul Boehmer ...

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19 timer 4 min

The Supreme Court is usually seen as protector of our liberties: it ended segregation, was a guarantor of fair trials, and safeguarded free speech and the vote. But this narrative derives mostly from a short period, from the 1930s to the early 1970s. Before then, the Court spent a century largely ignoring or suppressing basic rights, while the fifty years since 1970 have witnessed a mostly ... Læs mere

240,45 kr.

The Supreme Court is usually seen as protector of our liberties: it ended segregation, was a guarantor of fair trials, and safeguarded free speech and the vote. But this narrative derives mostly from a short period, from the 1930s to the early 1970s. Before then, the Court spent a century largely ignoring or suppressing basic rights, while the fifty years since 1970 have witnessed a mostly
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The Supremes' Greatest Hits, 2nd Revised & Updated Edition

The 44 Supreme Court Cases That Most Directly Affect Your Life

af Michael G. Trachtman ...

Fortalt af Jonathan Yen ...

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7 timer 20 min

Can the government seize your house to build a shopping mall? Can it determine what control you have over your own body? Can police search your cellphone? The answers to those questions come from the Supreme Court, whose rulings have shaped American life and justice and allowed Americans to retain basic freedoms such as privacy, free speech, and the right to a fair trial. Especially relevant in ... Læs mere

160,27 kr.

Can the government seize your house to build a shopping mall? Can it determine what control you have over your own body? Can police search your cellphone? The answers to those questions come from the Supreme Court, whose rulings have shaped American life and justice and allowed Americans to retain basic freedoms such as privacy, free speech, and the right to a fair trial. Especially relevant in
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One Vote Away

How a Single Supreme Court Seat Can Change History

af Ted Cruz ...

Fortalt af Timothy Andrés Pabon ...

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10 timer 8 min

With Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s sudden passing, control of the Supreme Court—and with it the fate of the Constitution—has become the deciding issue for many voters in the 2020 presidential election. And the stakes could not be higher.With a simple majority on the Supreme Court, the left will have the power to curtail or even abolish the freedoms that have made our country a beacon to the world. ... Læs mere

344,68 kr.

With Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s sudden passing, control of the Supreme Court—and with it the fate of the Constitution—has become the deciding issue for many voters in the 2020 presidential election. And the stakes could not be higher.With a simple majority on the Supreme Court, the left will have the power to curtail or even abolish the freedoms that have made our country a beacon to the world.
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38 Londres Street

On Impunity, Pinochet in England and a Nazi in Patagonia

af Philippe Sands ...

Fortalt af Philippe Sands ...

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15 timer 18 min

'An indelible and enthralling work of moral witness' PATRICK RADDEN KEEFE'These questions of memory and impunity are forever timely' FINANCIAL TIMES'An extraordinary achievement . . . I read with open mouth and thumping heart' STEPHEN FRYThe house at 38 Londres Street in Santiago, Chile, is home to the legacies of two men whose personal stories span continents, nationalities and decades of ... Læs mere

256,49 kr.

'An indelible and enthralling work of moral witness' PATRICK RADDEN KEEFE'These questions of memory and impunity are forever timely' FINANCIAL TIMES'An extraordinary achievement . . . I read with open mouth and thumping heart' STEPHEN FRYThe house at 38 Londres Street in Santiago, Chile, is home to the legacies of two men whose personal stories span continents, nationalities and decades of
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History of the Supreme Court

af Timothy S. Huebner, Ph.D. ...

Fortalt af Timothy S. Huebner, Ph.D. ...

Serier serie Learn25: History
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10 timer 8 min

What would you like to know about the Supreme Court’s evolution, its immense impact, and its crucial role in democracy?Now is your chance to explore the law of the land with an acclaimed expert on the United States Constitution and the Supreme Court. In 24 stimulating lectures, you will survey the history of the Supreme Court from its inception through the present day.Your discussion stays rooted ... Læs mere

240,13 kr. eller Gratis med Kobo Plus

What would you like to know about the Supreme Court’s evolution, its immense impact, and its crucial role in democracy?Now is your chance to explore the law of the land with an acclaimed expert on the United States Constitution and the Supreme Court. In 24 stimulating lectures, you will survey the history of the Supreme Court from its inception through the present day.Your discussion stays rooted
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Drawn Testimony

Sketching a generation’s most iconic criminal cases

af Jane Rosenberg ...

Fortalt af Nicky Griffiths ...

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7 timer 8 min

EDITOR'S PICK ON AMAZON.COM**'**As captivating and nuanced as the drawings themselves' - The New York Times**'**Against the odds, her prose keeps pace with her pastels' - Patrick Bringley, author of All the Beauty in the World'Readers will be hard-pressed to put this down' - Publisher's WeeklyA penetrating, compulsively readable memoir about the four-decade career of a top courtroom sketch artist. ... Læs mere

366,87 kr.

EDITOR'S PICK ON AMAZON.COM**'**As captivating and nuanced as the drawings themselves' - The New York Times**'**Against the odds, her prose keeps pace with her pastels' - Patrick Bringley, author of All the Beauty in the World'Readers will be hard-pressed to put this down' - Publisher's WeeklyA penetrating, compulsively readable memoir about the four-decade career of a top courtroom sketch artist.
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Shortlisted

Women in the Shadows of the Supreme Court

af Renee Knake Jefferson, Hannah Brenner Johnson ...

Fortalt af Kitty Hendrix ...

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8 timer 11 min

The inspiring and previously untold history of the women considered—but not selected—for the US Supreme CourtIn 1981, after almost two centuries of exclusively male appointments, Sandra Day O'Connor became the first female Supreme Court Justice of the United States, a significant historical moment and a symbolic triumph for supporters of women's rights. Most do not know, however, about the ... Læs mere

160,27 kr.

The inspiring and previously untold history of the women considered—but not selected—for the US Supreme CourtIn 1981, after almost two centuries of exclusively male appointments, Sandra Day O'Connor became the first female Supreme Court Justice of the United States, a significant historical moment and a symbolic triumph for supporters of women's rights. Most do not know, however, about the
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Last Branch Standing

A Potentially Surprising, Occasionally Witty Journey Inside Today's Supreme Court

af Sarah Isgur ...

Fortalt af Sarah Isgur ...

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11 timer 23 min

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A myth-busting glimpse into the inner workings of the Supreme Court, revealing what we get wrong about the Roberts Court, what the justices' clerks gossip about, and how to fix a court in crisis—from the popular ABC news pundit and top legal podcaster"Isgur has all your answers in these smart, snappy, clear-eyed pages.”—Stacy Schiff, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of ... Læs mere

184,41 kr.

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A myth-busting glimpse into the inner workings of the Supreme Court, revealing what we get wrong about the Roberts Court, what the justices' clerks gossip about, and how to fix a court in crisis—from the popular ABC news pundit and top legal podcaster"Isgur has all your answers in these smart, snappy, clear-eyed pages.”—Stacy Schiff, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of
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Retired Supreme Court Justice Stevens

af PBS NewsHour ...

Fortalt af PBS NewsHour ...

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9 min

Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens talks to Judy Woodruff about his new book, Six Amendments: How and Why We Should Change the Constitution. In his book, the 94-year-old liberal justice calls for major changes to the Constitution on issues such as the death penalty, firearms, redistricting and campaign finance. ... Læs mere

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Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens talks to Judy Woodruff about his new book, Six Amendments: How and Why We Should Change the Constitution. In his book, the 94-year-old liberal justice calls for major changes to the Constitution on issues such as the death penalty, firearms, redistricting and campaign finance.
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Lawless

The Court and the World

The Most Dangerous Branch

Code of Silence

A Matter of Interpretation

The Agenda

Beyond the Verdict: Navigating the Appeals Process to Fight for Justice

In Harm’s Way

History of Supreme Court Vacancies

Machine See, Machine Do

SCOTUS - Patriot Act

Retirement of Justice Burger

First Degree

Justice Scalia

Medical Marijuana

Justice Deferred

The Supremes' Greatest Hits, 2nd Revised & Updated Edition

One Vote Away

38 Londres Street

History of the Supreme Court

Drawn Testimony

Shortlisted

Last Branch Standing

Retired Supreme Court Justice Stevens