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Radical Enfranchisement in the Jury Room and Public Life

by Sonali Chakravarti ...

Narrated by Auto-narrated ...

Unabridged

5 hours 9 min

Juries have been at the center of some of the most emotionally charged moments of political life. At the same time, their capacity for legitimate decision making has been under scrutiny, because of events like the acquittal of George Zimmerman by a Florida jury for the shooting of Trayvon Martin and the decisions of several grand juries not to indict police officers for the killing of unarmed ... Read more

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Juries have been at the center of some of the most emotionally charged moments of political life. At the same time, their capacity for legitimate decision making has been under scrutiny, because of events like the acquittal of George Zimmerman by a Florida jury for the shooting of Trayvon Martin and the decisions of several grand juries not to indict police officers for the killing of unarmed
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Dead Man Walking

Examining the Death Penalty in America

by Daniel Zaborowski ...

Unabridged

4 hours 59 min

"Dead Man Walking: Examining the Death Penalty in America" is a comprehensive analysis of the death penalty in the United States. Written by Sister Helen Prejean, a Catholic nun who has worked with death row inmates for over 30 years, the book covers the history of the death penalty in America, the legal and ethical debates surrounding it, and real-life cases that highlight the flaws and ... Read more

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"Dead Man Walking: Examining the Death Penalty in America" is a comprehensive analysis of the death penalty in the United States. Written by Sister Helen Prejean, a Catholic nun who has worked with death row inmates for over 30 years, the book covers the history of the death penalty in America, the legal and ethical debates surrounding it, and real-life cases that highlight the flaws and
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The Burger Court and the Rise of the Judicial Right

by Michael J. Graetz, Linda Greenhouse ...

Narrated by Mike Chamberlain ...

Unabridged

15 hours 10 min

When Richard Nixon campaigned for the presidency in 1968 he promised to change the Supreme Court. With four appointments to the court, including Warren E. Burger as the chief justice, he did just that. In 1969, the Burger Court succeeded the famously liberal Warren Court, which had significantly expanded civil liberties and was despised by conservatives across the country.The Burger Court is often ... Read more

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When Richard Nixon campaigned for the presidency in 1968 he promised to change the Supreme Court. With four appointments to the court, including Warren E. Burger as the chief justice, he did just that. In 1969, the Burger Court succeeded the famously liberal Warren Court, which had significantly expanded civil liberties and was despised by conservatives across the country.The Burger Court is often
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History of the Supreme Court

by Timothy S. Huebner, Ph.D. ...

Narrated by Timothy S. Huebner, Ph.D. ...

Series series Learn25: History
Unabridged

10 hours 8 min

What would you like to know about the Supreme Court’s evolution, its immense impact, and its crucial role in democracy?Now is your chance to explore the law of the land with an acclaimed expert on the United States Constitution and the Supreme Court. In 24 stimulating lectures, you will survey the history of the Supreme Court from its inception through the present day.Your discussion stays rooted ... Read more

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What would you like to know about the Supreme Court’s evolution, its immense impact, and its crucial role in democracy?Now is your chance to explore the law of the land with an acclaimed expert on the United States Constitution and the Supreme Court. In 24 stimulating lectures, you will survey the history of the Supreme Court from its inception through the present day.Your discussion stays rooted
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Women in the Shadows of the Supreme Court

by Renee Knake Jefferson, Hannah Brenner Johnson ...

Narrated by Kitty Hendrix ...

Unabridged

8 hours 11 min

The inspiring and previously untold history of the women considered—but not selected—for the US Supreme CourtIn 1981, after almost two centuries of exclusively male appointments, Sandra Day O'Connor became the first female Supreme Court Justice of the United States, a significant historical moment and a symbolic triumph for supporters of women's rights. Most do not know, however, about the ... Read more

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The inspiring and previously untold history of the women considered—but not selected—for the US Supreme CourtIn 1981, after almost two centuries of exclusively male appointments, Sandra Day O'Connor became the first female Supreme Court Justice of the United States, a significant historical moment and a symbolic triumph for supporters of women's rights. Most do not know, however, about the
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Justice John Paul Stevens

by PBS NewsHour ...

Narrated by PBS NewsHour ...

Unabridged

7 min

It's been nearly a year since Justice John Paul Stevens left the bench after the third-longest tenure on the Supreme Court. Stevens sat down with Gwen Ifill to discuss his career, his leadership of the Court's liberal wing, why he doesn't like such labels and how his tennis game is now that he's retired. ... Read more

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It's been nearly a year since Justice John Paul Stevens left the bench after the third-longest tenure on the Supreme Court. Stevens sat down with Gwen Ifill to discuss his career, his leadership of the Court's liberal wing, why he doesn't like such labels and how his tennis game is now that he's retired.
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Interview with Sandra Day O'Connor

by PBS NewsHour ...

Narrated by PBS NewsHour ...

Unabridged

9 min

Judy Woodruff speaks to former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor about her efforts to improve literacy for students, judicial elections and today's court. ... Read more

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Judy Woodruff speaks to former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor about her efforts to improve literacy for students, judicial elections and today's court.
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Uncertain Justice

The Roberts Court and the Constitution

by Laurence Tribe, Joshua Matz ...

Narrated by Robert Petkoff ...

Unabridged

15 hours 25 min

Harvard Law School scholars Laurence Tribe and Joshua Matz reveal how Chief Justice John Roberts is shaking the foundation of our nation’s laws in Uncertain Justice: The Roberts Court and the Constitution.From Citizens United to its momentous rulings regarding Obamacare and gay marriage, the Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Roberts has profoundly affected American life. Yet the court remains ... Read more

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Harvard Law School scholars Laurence Tribe and Joshua Matz reveal how Chief Justice John Roberts is shaking the foundation of our nation’s laws in Uncertain Justice: The Roberts Court and the Constitution.From Citizens United to its momentous rulings regarding Obamacare and gay marriage, the Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Roberts has profoundly affected American life. Yet the court remains
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Expert Witness

The Weight of Our Testimony When Justice Hangs in the Balance

by Ann Wolbert Burgess ...

Narrated by Gabra Zackman ...

Unabridged

5 hours 50 min

From the author of the critically-acclaimed true crime account, A Killer By Design (the inspiration behind Hulu's original docuseries, Mastermind), a groundbreaking look into the crucial role played by expert witnesses in the most high-profile criminal cases, based on Dr. Ann Burgess’ personal experiences within the criminal justice system.Written through Burgess’ singular lens of compassion and ... Read more

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From the author of the critically-acclaimed true crime account, A Killer By Design (the inspiration behind Hulu's original docuseries, Mastermind), a groundbreaking look into the crucial role played by expert witnesses in the most high-profile criminal cases, based on Dr. Ann Burgess’ personal experiences within the criminal justice system.Written through Burgess’ singular lens of compassion and
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Justice on the Brink

A Requiem for the Supreme Court

by Linda Greenhouse ...

Narrated by Beth Hicks ...

Unabridged

10 hours 1 min

**The gripping story of the Supreme Court’s transformation from a measured institution of law and justice into a highly politicized body dominated by a right-wing supermajority, told through the dramatic lens of its most transformative year, by the Pulitzer Prize–winning law columnist for The New York Times—with a new preface by the author“A dazzling feat . . . meaty, often scintillating and ... Read more

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**The gripping story of the Supreme Court’s transformation from a measured institution of law and justice into a highly politicized body dominated by a right-wing supermajority, told through the dramatic lens of its most transformative year, by the Pulitzer Prize–winning law columnist for The New York Times—with a new preface by the author“A dazzling feat . . . meaty, often scintillating and
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SCOTUS Discussions January 2006

by PBS NewsHour ...

Narrated by PBS NewsHour ...

Unabridged

14 min

Right to Die RulingRay Suarez reports on the national impact of today's U.S. Supreme Court ruling that upheld an Oregon state law, which authorizes doctor-assisted suicide. Suarez discusses today's ruling with Marcia Coyle, Washington bureau chief and Supreme Court correspondent for The National Law Journal. Then, Suarez speaks with Kathryn Tucker, director of legal affairs for Compassion and ... Read more

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Right to Die RulingRay Suarez reports on the national impact of today's U.S. Supreme Court ruling that upheld an Oregon state law, which authorizes doctor-assisted suicide. Suarez discusses today's ruling with Marcia Coyle, Washington bureau chief and Supreme Court correspondent for The National Law Journal. Then, Suarez speaks with Kathryn Tucker, director of legal affairs for Compassion and
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The Court and the World

American Law and the New Global Realities

by Stephen Breyer ...

Narrated by Stephen Breyer ...

Unabridged

12 hours 37 min

In this original, far-reaching, and timely book, Justice Stephen Breyer examines the work of the Supreme Court of the United States in an increasingly interconnected world, a world in which all sorts of activity, both public and private—from the conduct of national security policy to the conduct of international trade—obliges the Court to understand and consider circumstances beyond America’s ... Read more

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In this original, far-reaching, and timely book, Justice Stephen Breyer examines the work of the Supreme Court of the United States in an increasingly interconnected world, a world in which all sorts of activity, both public and private—from the conduct of national security policy to the conduct of international trade—obliges the Court to understand and consider circumstances beyond America’s
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Court Clerk Terminology: A Guide for Court Clerks

by Sumitra Kumari ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Maxwell G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 7 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Unlock essential courtroom language with this Court Clerk Terminology: A Guide for Court Clerks book designed specifically for court clerks. Whether you are new to this role or want to deepen your understanding, this courtroom terminology book is your indispensable companion to navigating the complex world of legal proceedings.Inside, you'll find clear ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Unlock essential courtroom language with this Court Clerk Terminology: A Guide for Court Clerks book designed specifically for court clerks. Whether you are new to this role or want to deepen your understanding, this courtroom terminology book is your indispensable companion to navigating the complex world of legal proceedings.Inside, you'll find clear
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Pebble That Floats, A

a Memoir to Inspire

by Imelda Lahoz Argel ...

Narrated by Laura Greaves ...

Unabridged

4 hours 33 min

A young and naïve lawyer, tricked into a toxic marriage, escapes to rebuild her life in a foreign country, fights discrimination at every turn, but finds genuine love.Beautifully written as a powerful and gripping memoir, The Pebble That Floats invites readers to join author Imelda Lahoz Argel as she reveals her tumultuous journey through surviving domestic abuse, escaping a toxic marriage, and ... Read more

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A young and naïve lawyer, tricked into a toxic marriage, escapes to rebuild her life in a foreign country, fights discrimination at every turn, but finds genuine love.Beautifully written as a powerful and gripping memoir, The Pebble That Floats invites readers to join author Imelda Lahoz Argel as she reveals her tumultuous journey through surviving domestic abuse, escaping a toxic marriage, and
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Tales of Murder, Murderers and the Death Penalty at the Supreme Court

by PBS NewsHour ...

Narrated by PBS NewsHour ...

Unabridged

6 min

A new book examines the murders, murderers and capital punishment overseen by the highest court in the U.S. Jeffrey Brown talks with veteran journalists Martin Clancy and Tim O'Brien about Murder at the Supreme Court, which documents some of the most notorious crimes and subsequent penalties. ... Read more

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A new book examines the murders, murderers and capital punishment overseen by the highest court in the U.S. Jeffrey Brown talks with veteran journalists Martin Clancy and Tim O'Brien about Murder at the Supreme Court, which documents some of the most notorious crimes and subsequent penalties.
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When Companies Run the Courts

How Forced Arbitration Became America's Secret Justice System

by Brendan Ballou ...

Narrated by Kevin Kenerly ...

Unabridged

5 hours 44 min

**The definitive exposé of forced arbitration, the secret justice system that protects abusers, employers, and powerful corporations“Ballou is one of our most insightful analysts of the modern American legal system. This careful study should be required reading.” —Simon Johnson, Nobel laureate and coauthor of Power and Progress**America has a hidden justice system. There, decisions are made in ... Read more

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**The definitive exposé of forced arbitration, the secret justice system that protects abusers, employers, and powerful corporations“Ballou is one of our most insightful analysts of the modern American legal system. This careful study should be required reading.” —Simon Johnson, Nobel laureate and coauthor of Power and Progress**America has a hidden justice system. There, decisions are made in
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The Power of Dignity

How Transforming Justice Can Heal Our Communities

by Judge Victoria Pratt ...

Narrated by Judge Victoria Pratt, Cary Hite, Chanté McCormick ...

Unabridged

8 hours 37 min

A renowned judge wonders: What would criminal justice look like if we put respect at the center?The Black and Latina daughter of a working-class family, Victoria Pratt learned to treat everyone with dignity, no matter their background. When she became Newark Municipal Court’s chief judge, she knew well the inequities that poor, mentally ill, Black, and brown people faced in the criminal justice ... Read more

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A renowned judge wonders: What would criminal justice look like if we put respect at the center?The Black and Latina daughter of a working-class family, Victoria Pratt learned to treat everyone with dignity, no matter their background. When she became Newark Municipal Court’s chief judge, she knew well the inequities that poor, mentally ill, Black, and brown people faced in the criminal justice
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Justice on Trial

The Kavanaugh Confirmation and the Future of the Supreme Court

by Carrie Severino, Mollie Hemingway ...

Narrated by Carrie Severino, Mollie Hemingway ...

Unabridged

11 hours 15 min

Justice Anthony Kennedy slipped out of the Supreme Court building on June 27, 2018, and traveled incognito to the White House to inform President Donald Trump that he was retiring, setting in motion a political process that his successor, Brett Kavanaugh, would denounce three months later as a "national disgrace" and a "circus."Justice on Trial, the definitive insider's account of Kavanaugh's ... Read more

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Justice Anthony Kennedy slipped out of the Supreme Court building on June 27, 2018, and traveled incognito to the White House to inform President Donald Trump that he was retiring, setting in motion a political process that his successor, Brett Kavanaugh, would denounce three months later as a "national disgrace" and a "circus."Justice on Trial, the definitive insider's account of Kavanaugh's
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Justice O'Connor's Legacy

by PBS NewsHour ...

Narrated by PBS NewsHour ...

Unabridged

13 min

Justice Sandra Day O'Connor resigned from the U.S. Supreme Court Friday after a 24-year term. Law analysts discuss her legacy and the view of O'Connor as the "swing" vote. ... Read more

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Justice Sandra Day O'Connor resigned from the U.S. Supreme Court Friday after a 24-year term. Law analysts discuss her legacy and the view of O'Connor as the "swing" vote.
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OBJECTIF ENM - COMMENT DEVENIR MAGISTRAT?

La méthode infaillible en 7 points pour réussir le concours

by Thémis ATHENA ...

Narrated by Pedro Musko ...

Unabridged

5 hours 2 min

À Jour de la réforme du concours 2024 -LIVRE DE PRÉPARATION ENTIÈREMENT CONSACRÉ AUX CONCOURS DE L'ENM: 1ᵉʳ, 2ᵉ et 3ᵉ concours-LE SEUL LIVRE à jour de la réforme qui traite intégralement et uniquement du métier et des concours d'accès à la magistrature.Écrit par un haut fonctionnaire, enseignant en classe préparatoire depuis plus de 12 ans, spécialiste de l'accompagnement d'étudiants aux concours ... Read more

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À Jour de la réforme du concours 2024 -LIVRE DE PRÉPARATION ENTIÈREMENT CONSACRÉ AUX CONCOURS DE L'ENM: 1ᵉʳ, 2ᵉ et 3ᵉ concours-LE SEUL LIVRE à jour de la réforme qui traite intégralement et uniquement du métier et des concours d'accès à la magistrature.Écrit par un haut fonctionnaire, enseignant en classe préparatoire depuis plus de 12 ans, spécialiste de l'accompagnement d'étudiants aux concours
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The Edge of Malice

The Marie Grossman Story

by David P. Miraldi ...

Narrated by Aaron Shedlock ...

Unabridged

7 hours 9 min

Marie seems to have it all: a devoted husband, two wonderful children, and a professional career. But all of that changes when she drives her car into the darkened parking lot of a fast food restaurant. After she lowers her car window to place an order at the drive-thru, a man suddenly appears and places a gun at her temple. What follows is every woman's worst nightmare.The Edge of Malice is a ... Read more

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Marie seems to have it all: a devoted husband, two wonderful children, and a professional career. But all of that changes when she drives her car into the darkened parking lot of a fast food restaurant. After she lowers her car window to place an order at the drive-thru, a man suddenly appears and places a gun at her temple. What follows is every woman's worst nightmare.The Edge of Malice is a
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Justice Deferred

Race and the Supreme Court

by Orville Vernon Burton, Armand Derfner ...

Narrated by Paul Boehmer ...

Unabridged

19 hours 4 min

The Supreme Court is usually seen as protector of our liberties: it ended segregation, was a guarantor of fair trials, and safeguarded free speech and the vote. But this narrative derives mostly from a short period, from the 1930s to the early 1970s. Before then, the Court spent a century largely ignoring or suppressing basic rights, while the fifty years since 1970 have witnessed a mostly ... Read more

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The Supreme Court is usually seen as protector of our liberties: it ended segregation, was a guarantor of fair trials, and safeguarded free speech and the vote. But this narrative derives mostly from a short period, from the 1930s to the early 1970s. Before then, the Court spent a century largely ignoring or suppressing basic rights, while the fifty years since 1970 have witnessed a mostly
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Saving Nine

The Fight Against the Left's Audacious Plan to Pack the Supreme Court and Destroy American Liberty

by Mike Lee ...

Narrated by James Edward Thomas ...

Unabridged

6 hours 45 min

In this national bestseller, discover how the left’s partisan push to pack the Supreme Court with liberal justices has fully migrated from the fringes into the mainstream of Democratic politics.It wasn’t long ago that liberal icons, including the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, were against the idea of overhauling the court for political gain. But now, in the Biden era, more and ... Read more

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In this national bestseller, discover how the left’s partisan push to pack the Supreme Court with liberal justices has fully migrated from the fringes into the mainstream of Democratic politics.It wasn’t long ago that liberal icons, including the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, were against the idea of overhauling the court for political gain. But now, in the Biden era, more and
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Beyond the Verdict: Navigating the Appeals Process to Fight for Justice

by S Williams ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Alistair G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 31 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In an era where trust in the judicial system is increasingly tested, Beyond the Verdict serves as a vital guide to understanding and reforming the appeals process—a cornerstone of equitable justice. This groundbreaking book delves into critical issues such as wrongful convictions , procedural fairness , and systemic biases , offering readers a ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In an era where trust in the judicial system is increasingly tested, Beyond the Verdict serves as a vital guide to understanding and reforming the appeals process—a cornerstone of equitable justice. This groundbreaking book delves into critical issues such as wrongful convictions , procedural fairness , and systemic biases , offering readers a
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