num_pages: 592
description: The sudden passing of Justice Antonin Scalia shook America. After almost thirty years on the Supreme Court Scalia had become as integral to the institution as the hallowed room in which he sat. His wisecracking interruptions during oral arguments his unmatched legal wisdom his unwavering dedication to the Constitution and his blistering dissents defined his leadership role on the court and inspired new generations of policymakers and legal minds.Now as Republicans and Democrats wage war over Scalias lamentably empty Supreme Court seat Kevin Ring former counsel to the U.S. Senates Constitution Subcommittee has taken a close look at the cases that best illustrate Scalias character philosophy and legacy. In Scalias Court: A Legacy of Landmark Opinions and Dissents Ring collects Scalias most memorable opinions on free speech separation of powers race religious freedom the rights of the accused abortion and more; and intersperses Scalia's own words with an analysis of his legal reasoning and his lasting impact on American jurisprudence.I dont worry about my legacy Scalia once told an audience at the National Archives. Just do your job right and who cares?Now that the lion of American law has left the stage as the U.S. Attorney General put it it is for the rest of America to worry about his legacyand to care.
language: English
title: Scalia's Court: A Legacy of Landmark Opinions and Dissents
publisher: Regnery Publishing