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Book Synopsis: From the national legal director of the ACLU, an essential guidebook for anyone seeking to stand up for fundamental civil liberties and rights. One of Washington Post's Notable Nonfiction Books of 2016. In an age of executive overreach, what role do American citizens have in safeguarding our Constitution and defending liberty? Must we rely on the federal courts, and the Supreme Court above all, to protect our rights? In Engines of Liberty, the esteemed legal scholar David Cole argues that we all have a part to play in the grand civic dramas of our era - and in a revised introduction and conclusion, he proposes specific tactics for fighting Donald Trump's policies. Examining the most successful rights movements of the last thirty years, Cole reveals how groups of ordinary Americans confronting long odds have managed, time and time again, to convince the courts to grant new rights and protect existing ones. Engines of Liberty is a fundamentally new explanation of how our Constitution works and the part citizens play in it.
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Engines of Liberty: The Power of Citizen Activists to Make Constitutional Law is an essential guidebook for anyone who values their fundamental civil liberties and rights. Written by the national legal director of the ACLU, David Cole, this book is a must-read for those seeking to stand up against executive overreach and defend our Constitution. In today's political landscape, it's crucial for American citizens to play an active role in safeguarding our rights, rather than solely relying on the federal courts or the Supreme Court.
Engines of Liberty delves into the inspiring stories of successful rights movements over the past three decades. Despite facing daunting odds, ordinary Americans have continuously fought for and won new rights, and protected existing ones. Through this book, Cole reveals the specific tactics used by these citizen activists, providing readers with valuable insights and strategies to navigate the challenges of our era. With a revised introduction and conclusion, Cole also addresses how to combat the policies of Donald Trump.
This eye-opening book offers a fundamentally new explanation of how our Constitution works and the critical role citizens play in shaping its future. Whether you're an activist, a legal professional, or simply someone who believes in upholding the principles of liberty, Engines of Liberty will empower and inspire you to take action.
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