The hidden history of the FBI and its hundred-year war against terrorists, spies, and anyone it deemed subversive—including even American presidents. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A SHOWTIME ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY SERIES “Turns the long history of the FBI into a story that is as compelling, and important, as today’s headlines.”—Jeffrey Toobin, author of American Heiress Enemies is the first definitive history of the FBI’s secret intelligence operations, from an author whose work on the Pentagon and the CIA won him the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. We think of the FBI as America’s police force. But secret intelligence is the Bureau’s first and foremost mission. The FBI’s secret intelligence and surveillance techniques have created a tug-of-war between national security and civil liberties, a tension that strains the very fabric of a free republic. Enemies is the story of how presidents have used the FBI to conduct political warfare—and how it has sometimes been turned against them. And it is the story of how the Bureau became the most powerful intelligence service the United States possesses. Named One of the Best Books of the Year by The Washington Post, New York Daily News, and Slate “Pulitzer Prize–winning author Tim Weiner has written a riveting inside account of the FBI’s secret machinations that goes so deep into the Bureau’s skulduggery, readers will feel they are tapping the phones along with J. Edgar Hoover. This is a book that every American who cares about civil liberties should read.” —Jane Mayer, author of Dark Money “Outstanding.” — The New York Times “Absorbing . . . a sweeping narrative that is all the more entertaining because it is so redolent with screw-ups and scandals.” — Los Angeles Times “Fascinating.” — The Wall Street Journal “Important and disturbing . . . with all the verve and coherence of a good spy thriller.” —The New York Times Book Review “Exciting and fast-paced.” — The Daily Beast

Look for Dan Abrams and David Fisher's new book, Kennedy's Avenger: Assassination, Conspiracy, and the Forgotten Trial of Jack Ruby. *NOW A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* "An expert, extremely detailed account of John Adams' finest hour."--Kirkus Reviews Honoring the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Massacre The New York Times bestselling author of Lincoln's Last Trial and host of LivePD Dan Abrams and David Fisher tell the story of a trial that would change history. An eye-opening story of America on the edge of revolution. History remembers John Adams as a Founding Father and our country's second president. But in the tense years before the American Revolution, he was still just a lawyer, fighting for justice in one of the most explosive murder trials of the era--the Boston Massacre, where five civilians died from shots fired by British soldiers. Drawing on Adams's own words from the trial transcript, Dan Abrams and David Fisher transport readers to colonial Boston, a city roiling with rebellion, where British military forces and American colonists lived side by side, waiting for the spark that would start a war.

"No more dramatic courtroom scene has ever been enacted," reported the Syracuse Herald on May 22, 1915, as it covered "the greatest libel suit in history," a battle fought between former President Theodore Roosevelt and the leader of the Republican party. Roosevelt, the boisterous and mostly beloved legendary American hero, had accused his former friend and ally, now turned rival, William Barnes of political corruption. The furious Barnes responded by suing Roosevelt for an enormous sum that could have financially devastated him. The spectacle of Roosevelt defending himself in a lawsuit captured the imagination of the country, and more than fifty newspapers sent reporters to cover the trial. Accounts from inside and outside the courtroom combined with excerpts from the trial transcript give us Roosevelt in his own words and serve as the heart of this book. This was Roosevelt's final fight to defend his political legacy and perhaps regain his fading stature. He spent more than a week on the witness stand, revealing hidden secrets of the American political system, and then endured a merciless cross-examination. Witnesses, including a young Franklin D. Roosevelt and a host of well-known political leaders, were questioned by two of the most brilliant attorneys in the country. Following the case through court transcripts, news reports, and other primary sources, Dan Abrams and David Fisher present a high-definition picture of the American legal system in a nation standing on the precipice of the Great War, with its former president fighting for the ideals he held dear

The Supreme Court’s 1973 decision in Roe v. Wade legalized abortion–but the debate was far from over, continuing to be a political battleground to this day. In the decades since the case was decided, the American debate on abortion has moved away from the issues that the justices confronted more than three decades ago. Bringing to light key voices that illuminate the case and its cultural context, Before Roe v. Wade looks back and recaptures how the arguments for and against abortion took shape as claims about the meaning of the Constitution-and about how the nation could best honor its commitment to dignity, liberty, equality, and life. In this ground-breaking book, Linda Greenhouse, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who covered the Supreme Court for 30 years for The New York Times , and Reva Siegel, a renowned professor and former deputy dean at Yale Law School, collect the most significant historical, cultural, and legal documents which helped shape the Supreme Court’s controversial decision.

The idea that taxpayers should pay reparations to African Americans for the damages of slavery and segregation is quickly becoming a central demand of some civil rights leaders. It has the backing of important black politicians like Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich), distinguished black intellectuals like Henry Louis Gates and activists like Randall Robinson, who led the successful boycott movement against South Africa a decade ago. The Chicago City Council has overwhelmingly endorsed the concept and municipalities and state governments around the country are considering giving it support. In this well researched and carefully argued book, David Horowitz traces the origins of the reparations movement. He examines the case made by its advocates and concludes that it is "morally questionable and racially incendiary." He notes that only a tiny minority of Americans ever owned slaves; and most Americans living today (white and otherwise) are descended from post-Civil War immigrants who have no lineal connection to slavery at all. More intriguingly, he also points out that the GNP of black America is so large that it makes the African American community the tenth most prosperous "nation" in the world. But this book is more than just an in depth casebook on the hot button issue of reparations. In the hope of initiating a dialogue, Horowitz originally presented a summary of his ideas on this subject in the form of an advertisement that appeared in several college newspapers and was rejected by many more. Editorialists in America's leading papers and several chapters of the American Civil Liberties Union weighed on Horowitz's side. With the assistance of Richard Poe, Horowitz uses the response to the reparations issue to show how the new racial orthodoxy collides with the free speech battle and what its implications are for American education and culture.

This is the Large Print Edition of I Dissent in paperback. From Dred Scott to Lawrence v. Texas and more, the most famous Supreme Court dissents, collected in one volume for the first time. For the first time, a collection of dissents from the most famous Supreme Court cases. If American history can truly be traced through the majority decisions in landmark Supreme Court cases, then what about the dissenting opinions? In issues of race, gender, privacy, workers' rights, and more, would advances have been impeded or failures rectified if the dissenting opinions were in fact the majority opinions? In offering thirteen famous dissents-from Marbury v. Madison and Brown v. Board of Education to Griswold v. Connecticut and Lawrence v. Texas, each edited with the judges' eloquence preserved-renowned Supreme Court scholar Mark Tushnet reminds us that court decisions are not pronouncements issued by the utterly objective, they are in fact political statements from highly intelligent but partisan people. Tushnet introduces readers to the very concept of dissent in the courts and then provides useful context for each case, filling in gaps in the Court's history and providing an overview of the issues at stake. After each case, he considers the impact the dissenting opinion would have had, if it had been the majority decision. Lively and accessible, I Dissent offers a radically fresh view of the judiciary in a collection that is essential reading for anyone interested in American history.

American democracy is a government of men as well as laws, and politics as much as legal precedent determines whether the decisions of the Supreme Court become the policy of society. This is the argument of a provocative book on the Warren Court by one of the country's most distinguished authorities on the Court.

The Making of Modern Law: U.S. Supreme Court Records and Briefs, 1832-1978 contains the world's most comprehensive collection of records and briefs brought before the nation's highest court by leading legal practitioners - many who later became judges and associates of the court. It includes transcripts, applications for review, motions, petitions, supplements and other official papers of the most-studied and talked-about cases, including many that resulted in landmark decisions. This collection serves the needs of students and researchers in American legal history, politics, society and government, as well as practicing attorneys. This book contains copies of all known US Supreme Court filings related to this case including any transcripts of record, briefs, petitions, motions, jurisdictional statements, and memorandum filed. This book does not contain the Court's opinion. The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping ensure edition identification: Franklin Edward Kameny, Petitioner, v. Wilber M. Brucker, Secretary of the Army et al. Petition / FRANKLIN E KAMENY / 1960 / 676 / 365 U.S. 843 / 81 S.Ct. 802 / 5 L.Ed.2d 809 / 1-27-1961 Franklin Edward Kameny, Petitioner, v. Wilber M. Brucker, Secretary of the Army et al. Brief in Opposition (P) / ARCHIBALD COX / 1960 / 676 / 365 U.S. 843 / 81 S.Ct. 802 / 5 L.Ed.2d 809 / 2-24-1961

The Making of Modern Law: U.S. Supreme Court Records and Briefs, 1832-1978 contains the world's most comprehensive collection of records and briefs brought before the nation's highest court by leading legal practitioners - many who later became judges and associates of the court. It includes transcripts, applications for review, motions, petitions, supplements and other official papers of the most-studied and talked-about cases, including many that resulted in landmark decisions. This collection serves the needs of students and researchers in American legal history, politics, society and government, as well as practicing attorneys. This book contains copies of all known US Supreme Court filings related to this case including any transcripts of record, briefs, petitions, motions, jurisdictional statements, and memorandum filed. This book does not contain the Court's opinion. The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping ensure edition identification: Harrah Independent School District et al. v. Mary Jane Martin. Petition / RONALD L DAY / 1978 / 78-443 / 440 U.S. 194 / 99 S.Ct. 1062 / 59 L.Ed.2d 248 / 9-15-1978 Harrah Independent School District et al. v. Mary Jane Martin. Brief in Opposition (P) / ROBERT M WEINBERG / 1978 / 78-443 / 440 U.S. 194 / 99 S.Ct. 1062 / 59 L.Ed.2d 248 / 12-14-1978

The tenure of Earl Warren as chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1953-69) was marked by a series of decisions unique in the history of the Court for the progressive agenda they bespoke. What made the Warren Court special? How can students of history and political science understand the Warren Court as part of constitutional history and politics? To answer such questions, nine well-known legal scholars and historians explore how each justice contributed to the distinctiveness of the Warren Court in Supreme Court history.

This book in many ways is a model of legal biography, with a sweeping impact on American law and the economy.

The Making of Modern Law: U.S. Supreme Court Records and Briefs, 1832-1978 contains the world's most comprehensive collection of records and briefs brought before the nation's highest court by leading legal practitioners - many who later became judges and associates of the court. It includes transcripts, applications for review, motions, petitions, supplements and other official papers of the most-studied and talked-about cases, including many that resulted in landmark decisions. This collection serves the needs of students and researchers in American legal history, politics, society and government, as well as practicing attorneys. This book contains copies of all known US Supreme Court filings related to this case including any transcripts of record, briefs, petitions, motions, jurisdictional statements, and memorandum filed. This book does not contain the Court's opinion. The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping ensure edition identification: South Dakota, Petitioner, v. Donald Opperman. Appendix / U.S. Supreme Court / 1975 / 75-76 / 423 U.S. 923 / 96 S.Ct. 264 / 46 L.Ed.2d 249 / 12-20-1975 South Dakota, Petitioner, v. Donald Opperman. Petitioner's Brief / WILLIAM J JANKLOW / 1975 / 75-76 / 423 U.S. 923 / 96 S.Ct. 264 / 46 L.Ed.2d 249 / 12-20-1975 South Dakota, Petitioner, v. Donald Opperman. Respondent's Brief / LEE M MCCAHREN / 1975 / 75-76 / 423 U.S. 923 / 96 S.Ct. 264 / 46 L.Ed.2d 249 / 1-12-1976 South Dakota, Petitioner, v. Donald Opperman. Petitioner's Brief / THEODORE L SENDAK / 1975 / 75-76 / 423 U.S. 923 / 96 S.Ct. 264 / 46 L.Ed.2d 249 / 12-18-1975 South Dakota, Petitioner, v. Donald Opperman. Amicus Brief / EVELLE J YOUNGER / 1975 / 75-76 / 423 U.S. 923 / 96 S.Ct. 264 / 46 L.Ed.2d 249 / 12-18-1975 South Dakota, Petitioner, v. Donald Opperman. Amicus Brief / TONEY ANAYA / 1975 / 75-76 / 423 U.S. 923 / 96 S.Ct. 264 / 46 L.Ed.2d 249 / 12-19-1975 South Dakota, Petitioner, v. Donald Opperman. Amicus Brief / JOSHUA SACHS / 1975 / 75-76 / 423 U.S. 923 / 96 S.Ct. 264 / 46 L.Ed.2d 249 / 3-27-1976

The Making of Modern Law: U.S. Supreme Court Records and Briefs, 1832-1978 contains the world's most comprehensive collection of records and briefs brought before the nation's highest court by leading legal practitioners - many who later became judges and associates of the court. It includes transcripts, applications for review, motions, petitions, supplements and other official papers of the most-studied and talked-about cases, including many that resulted in landmark decisions. This collection serves the needs of students and researchers in American legal history, politics, society and government, as well as practicing attorneys. This book contains copies of all known US Supreme Court filings related to this case including any transcripts of record, briefs, petitions, motions, jurisdictional statements, and memorandum filed. This book does not contain the Court's opinion. The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping ensure edition identification: Mack (Roy) v. Florida State Board of Dentistry. Petition / ROBERT J BECKHAM / 1970 / 963 / 401 U.S. 954 / 91 S.Ct. 970 / 28 L.Ed.2d 237 / 11-13-1970 Mack (Roy) v. Florida State Board of Dentistry. Brief in Opposition (P) / EDWARD H ROBINSON / 1970 / 963 / 401 U.S. 954 / 91 S.Ct. 970 / 28 L.Ed.2d 237 / 12-10-1970

The Making of Modern Law: U.S. Supreme Court Records and Briefs, 1832-1978 contains the world's most comprehensive collection of records and briefs brought before the nation's highest court by leading legal practitioners - many who later became judges and associates of the court. It includes transcripts, applications for review, motions, petitions, supplements and other official papers of the most-studied and talked-about cases, including many that resulted in landmark decisions. This collection serves the needs of students and researchers in American legal history, politics, society and government, as well as practicing attorneys. This book contains copies of all known US Supreme Court filings related to this case including any transcripts of record, briefs, petitions, motions, jurisdictional statements, and memorandum filed. This book does not contain the Court's opinion. The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping ensure edition identification: Brown (Clarence) v. General Services Administration Brief in Opposition (P) / ROBERT H BORK / 1974 / 74-768 / 421 U.S. 987 / 95 S.Ct. 1989 / 44 L.Ed.2d 476 / 4-3-1975 Brown (Clarence) v. General Services Administration Reply Brief (P) / JACK GREENBERG / 1974 / 74-768 / 421 U.S. 987 / 95 S.Ct. 1989 / 44 L.Ed.2d 476 / 4-8-1975 Brown (Clarence) v. General Services Administration Petitioner's Brief / JACK GREENBERG / 1974 / 74-768 / 421 U.S. 987 / 95 S.Ct. 1989 / 44 L.Ed.2d 476 / 8-13-1975 Brown (Clarence) v. General Services Administration Respondent's Brief / ROBERT H BORK / 1974 / 74-768 / 421 U.S. 987 / 95 S.Ct. 1989 / 44 L.Ed.2d 476 / 10-7-1975 Brown (Clarence) v. General Services Administration Reply Brief / JACK GREENBERG / 1974 / 74-768 / 421 U.S. 987 / 95 S.Ct. 1989 / 44 L.Ed.2d 476 / 2-25-1976

The Making of Modern Law: U.S. Supreme Court Records and Briefs, 1832-1978 contains the world's most comprehensive collection of records and briefs brought before the nation's highest court by leading legal practitioners - many who later became judges and associates of the court. It includes transcripts, applications for review, motions, petitions, supplements and other official papers of the most-studied and talked-about cases, including many that resulted in landmark decisions. This collection serves the needs of students and researchers in American legal history, politics, society and government, as well as practicing attorneys. This book contains copies of all known US Supreme Court filings related to this case including any transcripts of record, briefs, petitions, motions, jurisdictional statements, and memorandum filed. This book does not contain the Court's opinion. The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping ensure edition identification: Nitkey v. S T McKnight Co Petition / JOSEPH G ROBINSON / 1936 / 899 / 301 U.S. 697 / 57 S.Ct. 925 / 81 L.Ed. 1352 / 4-16-1937 Nitkey v. S T McKnight Co Brief in Opposition (P) / HAROLD G CANT / 1936 / 899 / 301 U.S. 697 / 57 S.Ct. 925 / 81 L.Ed. 1352 / 5-7-1937 Nitkey v. S T McKnight Co Brief in Opposition (P) / EINAR HOIDALE / 1936 / 899 / 301 U.S. 697 / 57 S.Ct. 925 / 81 L.Ed. 1352 / 5-7-1937 Nitkey v. S T McKnight Co Petition for Rehearing / JOSEPH G ROBINSON / 1936 / 899 / 301 U.S. 697 / 57 S.Ct. 925 / 81 L.Ed. 1352 / 6-11-1937

The Making of Modern Law: U.S. Supreme Court Records and Briefs, 1832-1978 contains the world's most comprehensive collection of records and briefs brought before the nation's highest court by leading legal practitioners - many who later became judges and associates of the court. It includes transcripts, applications for review, motions, petitions, supplements and other official papers of the most-studied and talked-about cases, including many that resulted in landmark decisions. This collection serves the needs of students and researchers in American legal history, politics, society and government, as well as practicing attorneys. This book contains copies of all known US Supreme Court filings related to this case including any transcripts of record, briefs, petitions, motions, jurisdictional statements, and memorandum filed. This book does not contain the Court's opinion. The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping ensure edition identification: Edward J. Wellens v. Douglas Dillon, Secretary of Treasury, et al. Brief in Opposition (P) / ARCHIBALD COX / 1962 / 122 / 371 U.S. 11 / 83 S.Ct. 22 / 9 L.Ed.2d 48 / 6-14-1962 Edward J. Wellens v. Douglas Dillon, Secretary of Treasury, et al. Jurisdictional Statement / EDWARD J WELLENS / 1962 / 122 / 371 U.S. 11 / 83 S.Ct. 22 / 9 L.Ed.2d 48 / 5-15-1962