All Judges Are Political - Except When They Are Not: Acceptable Hypocrisies and the Rule of Law (The Cultural Lives of Law)

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Book Synopsis: We live in an age where one person's judicial "activist" legislating from the bench is another's impartial arbiter fairly interpreting the law. After the Supreme Court ended the 2000 Presidential election with its decision in Bush v. Gore, many critics claimed that the justices had simply voted their political preferences. But Justice Clarence Thomas, among many others, disagreed and insisted that the Court had acted according to legal principle, stating: "I plead with you, that, whatever you do, don't try to apply the rules of the political world to this institution; they do not apply." The legitimacy of our courts rests on their capacity to give broadly acceptable answers to controversial questions. Yet Americans are divided in their beliefs about whether our courts operate on unbiased legal principle or political interest. Comparing law to the practice of common courtesy, Keith Bybee explains how our courts not only survive under these suspicions of hypocrisy, but actually depend on them. Law, like courtesy, furnishes a means of getting along. It frames disputes in collectively acceptable ways, and it is a habitual practice, drummed into the minds of citizens by popular culture and formal institutions. The rule of law, thus, is neither particularly fair nor free of paradoxical tensions, but it endures. Although pervasive public skepticism raises fears of judicial crisis and institutional collapse, such skepticism is also an expression of how our legal system ordinarily functions.

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With "All Judges Are Political - Except When They Are Not," you'll gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between law and politics. Author Keith Bybee draws parallels between the practice of law and the art of common courtesy. Just as courtesy helps us coexist harmoniously, law provides a framework for resolving disputes in collectively acceptable ways. Explore how our legal system, despite its paradoxical tensions, endures and maintains the rule of law. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking insights into the intricacies of the judicial process!

Discover the reasons behind pervasive public skepticism of our legal system with "All Judges Are Political - Except When They Are Not." While it may seem concerning, this skepticism is actually a vital aspect of how our legal system functions. By exploring the acceptable hypocrisies within our courts, Keith Bybee highlights the complexities and challenges of upholding justice in a politically divided society. Don't miss out on this eye-opening analysis - order your copy today!

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