The Democratic Rule of Law on Trial: First Amendment Cases of the Trump Era

This book explores how the Trump era U.S. First Amendment cases demonstrate a commonality in understanding the democratic rule of law globally. It discusses the analytical legal strategies used by the adjudicating bodies and their impact on protecting democracy. It is a valuable resource for academics and researchers in constitutional law, politics, and human rights.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 196 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into a critical examination of selected high-profile U.S. First Amendment cases that unfolded during the Trump era. By utilizing these cases as a lens, the author seeks to explore a potential fundamental commonality in understanding the democratic rule of law across the globe. Through a detailed analysis of the adjudicating bodies' legal strategies, the book sheds light on how these strategies either reinforce or detract from the principles of democratic governance.

The international community has eagerly awaited the legal precedents set by this established democracy in navigating legal contests between the former Trump administration and individuals who claim their rights were violated by the executive branch during that time. Consequently, this book serves as an invaluable resource for an international audience, shedding light on the crucial role of courts in safeguarding democracy by providing remedies, where supported by the law and the facts, to the comparatively powerless.

Academics and researchers in the fields of constitutional law, politics, and human rights will find this book to be an essential reading, as it offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the dynamics between the First Amendment, democratic rule of law, and the broader political landscape.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367721848