The Court at War

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FDR, His Justices, and the World They Made

By Cliff Sloan

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The Court at War by Cliff Sloan delves into the Supreme Court's pivotal role during World War II, examining how the justices navigated crucial decisions in a time of global conflict. The book explores the balance between upholding civil liberties and responding to the intense pressures of wartime, providing insight into the Court's influence on American legal and political landscapes. Through detailed analysis and historical context, it highlights the enduring impact of these wartime decisions on modern jurisprudence.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the inner workings of the U.S. Supreme Court during significant periods of conflict, such as the Second World War. The narrative offers an in-depth exploration of legal battles and decisions that shaped the future of American jurisprudence, making it ideal for anyone interested in politics and current affairs.

The Court at War

The inside story of how one president forever altered the most powerful legal institution in the country-with consequences that endure today

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The inside story of how one president forever altered the most powerful legal institution in the country - with consequences that endure today

By the summer of 1941, in the ninth year of his presidency, Franklin Roosevelt had moulded his Court. He had appointed seven of the nine justices—the most by any president except George Washington—and handpicked the chief justice.

But the wartime Roosevelt Court had two faces. One was bold and progressive, the other supine and abject, cowed by the charisma of the revered president.

The Court at War explores this pivotal period. It provides a cast of unforgettable characters in the justices—from the mercurial, Vienna-born intellectual Felix Frankfurter to the Alabama populist Hugo Black; from the western prodigy William O. Douglas, FDR's initial pick to be his running mate in 1944, to Roosevelt's former attorney general and Nuremberg prosecutor Robert Jackson.

The justices' shameless capitulation and unwillingness to cross their beloved president highlight the dangers of an unseemly closeness between Supreme Court justices and their political patrons. But the FDR Court's finest moments also provided a robust defence of individual rights, rights the current Court has put in jeopardy. Sloan's intimate portrait is a vivid, instructive tale for modern times.

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The Court at War by Cliff Sloan is praised for its meticulous research, engaging narrative, and insightful exploration of the Supreme Court during World War II. Reviewers highlight Sloan's ability to blend legal analysis with vivid character portraits, illustrating the complex relationships between justices and political figures of the time. The book is noted for offering a fresh perspective on historical events, shedding light on the court's internal dynamics and its profound impact on civil liberties, all while drawing parallels to contemporary judicial and political challenges.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781541736481

Publisher: PublicAffairs,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 September 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: PublicAffairs,U.S.

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 44.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 238.0mm

Weight: 751g

Pages: 512

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About the Author

Cliff Sloan is a professor of constitutional law and criminal justice at Georgetown University Law Center. He has argued before the Supreme Court seven times. He has served in all three branches of the federal government, including as Special Envoy for Guantanamo Closure, and is the author of The Great Decision: Jefferson, Adams, Marshall, and the Battle for the Supreme Court. His commentary on the Supreme Court and legal issues has appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, Slate, and other publications, and on television and radio networks.