Legal Reform

Trump Under Fire and the Fight for a Healthier America: Transforming Leadership, Security, and Sustainability No U.S. president has faced the level of hostility and danger that Donald Trump encountered during his campaign, presidency, and beyond. Trump Under Fire exposes the untold stories behind the assassination attempts, political attacks, and legal battles that defined Trump’s political career, offering an insider’s perspective on the threats faced by one of the most polarizing leaders in modern history. At the same time, America is grappling with another crisis: a healthcare and ...

In the tranquil heart of Indiana, where the rumble of racecars at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway punctuated a peaceful suburban rhythm, an unexpected terror shattered the quiet. In September 1978, the town of Speedway became ground zero for a calculated bombing spree that would test the limits of law enforcement, redefine the meaning of safety in small-town America, and launch a decades-long search for justice. The Bomber Next Door: The True Story of the Speedway Bomber is a compelling, meticulously researched true crime narrative that peels back the layers of a case that still ...

Dive into the heart-stopping legal thriller, "Dead Judge Walking," where the stakes of justice reach unprecedented heights. Esteemed Circuit Court Judge Thomas Harding faces his most perilous trial not in the courtroom, but in his personal life. After ruling against a nationally beloved public figure, Judge Harding becomes the target of sinister threats that soon escalate into a dangerous plot threatening his and his family’s safety. Set against the chilling backdrop of Maine's deep woods, this gripping novel by Steven Doornbos expertly weaves suspense, legal intrigue, and family drama ...

Journalist Jo Napolitano delves into the landmark case in which the School District of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was sued for refusing to admit older, non-English speaking refugees and sending them to a high-discipline alternative school. In a legal battle that mirrors that of the Little Rock Nine and Brown v. Board of Education, 6 brave refugee students fought alongside the ACLU and Education Law Center to demand equal access.

How can we be proud of a system of justice that often pressures the innocent to plead guilty? How can we claim that justice is equal when we imprison thousands of poor Black men for relatively modest crimes but rarely prosecute rich white executives who commit crimes having far greater impact? Federal Judge Jed S. Rakoff, a leading authority on white-collar crime, explores these and other puzzles in Why the Innocent Plead Guilty and the Guilty Go Free, a startling account of our broken legal system.

In Get Off My Neck, Debbie Hines draws on her unique perspective as a trial lawyer, former Baltimore prosecutor, and assistant attorney general for the State of Maryland to argue that US prosecutors, as the most powerful players in the criminal justice system, systematically target and criminalize Black people. Hines describes her disillusionment as a young Black woman who initially entered the profession with the goal of helping victims of crimes, only to discover herself aiding and abetting a system that prizes plea bargaining, speedy conviction, and excessive punishment above all else.

"Breaking the Chains” takes readers on an enlightening journey through the fascinating world of law and its philosophical foundations. With clear, engaging language and an absence of jargon, this book makes the complex subject of legal philosophy accessible to everyone. Explore the historical development of legal systems from ancient civilizations to contemporary perspectives. Delve deep into the key philosophical concepts of justice, rights, duty, and responsibility, and discover the nature of law as a social construct. Gain insights into different legal systems and their functions, from...