"If courts don’t have to defend their decisions, then they’re just acts of will, of power."—Adam Liptak, "Missing From Supreme Court’s Election Cases: Reasons for Its Rulings." The New York Times. October 26, 2020. At base, Legal Realism, when you get past all the philosophical talk about natural science, is simple, "The law is what … Continue reading When Reality Leads to Legal Realism
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You Have The Right to Remain Silent: A Know Your Rights Guide to Law Enforcement Encounters
The National Lawyer's Guild has a "pocket-sized know-your-rights booklet...designed to be a practical resource for people dealing with law enforcement. The 16-page primer advises people of their rights when confronted by FBI agents or the Department of Homeland Security. It also includes information for noncitizens and minors.
