The Authority of the Court and the Peril of Politics by Stephen Breyer

The Authority of the Court and the Peril of Politics by Stephen Breyer

Americans increasingly believe the Supreme Court is a political body in disguise. But Justice Stephen Breyer disagrees. Arguing that judges are committed to their oath to do impartial justice, Breyer aims to restore trust in the Court. In the absence of that trust, he warns, the Court will lose its authority, imperiling our constitutional system.

Breyer…has thought deeply about judicial power, the rule of law, and the role of the judiciary in the American polity…His voice is a powerful one, and the brevity of this book, together with its readability, should ensure its lasting influence…An important document on American civics-- Bryan A. Garner * Wall Street Journal *
Seeks to provide a historical backdrop to current public discussions about reforming the court…[Breyer] warns that these politically polarized times threaten public confidence in the high court. -- Joan Biskupic * Washington Post *
Supreme Court Justice Breyer offers a selected history of court cases, a defense of judicial impartiality, and recommendations for promoting the public’s respect for and acceptance of the role of the judiciary in the future…A cogent overview of the court’s crucial role. * Kirkus Reviews *
A concise plea for greater understanding of the judiciary. -- Claude Marx * FTCWatch *

Stephen Breyer was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1994 to 2022. He is now Byrne Professor of Administrative Law and Process at Harvard Law School.

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ISBN 13	9780674269361
ISBN 10	0674269365
Title	The Authority of the Court and the Peril of Politics
Author	Stephen Breyer
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Harvard University Press
Year published	2021-09-14
Number of pages	128
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