Böcker av Louis Fisher

On the Supreme Court places the Supreme Court in a rich historical and political context, demonstrating how its interpretations of statutes and the Constitution are necessarily shared with the elected branches, the 50 states, and the general public.

In the wake of the 9/11 attacks, Louis Fisher analyzes the case of eight Germans who landed in the USA in 1942 bent on sabotage. Caught before they could carry out their missions, they were hauled before a secret military tribunal and found guilty. Six of the men were put to death.

An exploration of the relationship between the Supreme Court and Congress. It explores how the Court operates in relation to legislative action, as well as how it has defined the extent and limits of congressional power. It traces conflicts between branches over the power of judicial review and other key separation of powers issues.