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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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Retirement of Justice Burger

by PBS NewsHour ...

Narrated by PBS NewsHour ...

Unabridged

40 min

As Supreme Court justices retire from the bench, the NewsHour has explored the tenure of the retiring judges as well as their impact on the future of the Court. Here is expert analysis and discussion on the resignation of Justice Burger. ... Read more

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As Supreme Court justices retire from the bench, the NewsHour has explored the tenure of the retiring judges as well as their impact on the future of the Court. Here is expert analysis and discussion on the resignation of Justice Burger.
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The Most Dangerous Branch

Inside the Supreme Court's Assault on the Constitution

by David A. Kaplan ...

Narrated by Dan Woren ...

Unabridged

16 hours 35 min

In the bestselling tradition of The Nine and The Brethren, The Most Dangerous Branch takes us inside the secret world of the Supreme Court. David A. Kaplan, the former legal affairs editor of Newsweek, shows how the justices subvert the role of the other branches of government—and how we’ve come to accept it at our peril.With the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy, the Court has never before ... Read more

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In the bestselling tradition of The Nine and The Brethren, The Most Dangerous Branch takes us inside the secret world of the Supreme Court. David A. Kaplan, the former legal affairs editor of Newsweek, shows how the justices subvert the role of the other branches of government—and how we’ve come to accept it at our peril.With the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy, the Court has never before
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The Most Powerful Court in the World

A History of the Supreme Court of the United States

by Stuart Banner ...

Narrated by Graham Winton ...

Unabridged

25 hours 31 min

Will abortion be legal? Should people of the same sex be allowed to marry? May colleges prefer black applicants over white ones? These are among the most bitterly contested issues in the United States today. We answer these questions, and many more, by presenting them to nine lawyers—the justices of the Supreme Court of the United States. No other nation commits so many important questions to its ... Read more

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Will abortion be legal? Should people of the same sex be allowed to marry? May colleges prefer black applicants over white ones? These are among the most bitterly contested issues in the United States today. We answer these questions, and many more, by presenting them to nine lawyers—the justices of the Supreme Court of the United States. No other nation commits so many important questions to its
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SCOTUS weighs religion, discrimination, dignity in Colorado wedding cake case

by PBS NewsHour ...

Narrated by PBS NewsHour ...

Unabridged

4 min

One of the Supreme Court's biggest cases this term probes whether the religious beliefs of a Colorado baker override the rights of a couple who were refused a wedding cake because they are gay. Marcia Coyle of The National Law Journal joins John Yang to go over the court arguments and how the justices responded. ... Read more

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One of the Supreme Court's biggest cases this term probes whether the religious beliefs of a Colorado baker override the rights of a couple who were refused a wedding cake because they are gay. Marcia Coyle of The National Law Journal joins John Yang to go over the court arguments and how the justices responded.
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The Federal Courts

An Essential History

by Peter Charles Hoffer, Williamjames Hull Hoffer, N.E.H Hull ...

Narrated by Adam Verner ...

Unabridged

22 hours 50 min

There are moments in American history when all eyes are focused on a federal court: when its bench speaks for millions of Americans, and when its decision changes the course of history. More often, the story of the federal judiciary is simply a tale of hard work: of finding order in the chaotic system of state and federal law, local custom, and contentious lawyering. The Federal Courts is a story ... Read more

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There are moments in American history when all eyes are focused on a federal court: when its bench speaks for millions of Americans, and when its decision changes the course of history. More often, the story of the federal judiciary is simply a tale of hard work: of finding order in the chaotic system of state and federal law, local custom, and contentious lawyering. The Federal Courts is a story
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Judgment in Berlin

by Herbert J. Stern ...

Narrated by Azalea AI ...

Unabridged

13 hours 34 min

This audiobook is narrated by Azalea Labs using an AI-generated voice. Judgment in Berlin by Herbert J. Stern recounts the gripping true story of a 1979 airplane hijacking and the subsequent legal proceedings presided over by the author, a U.S. federal judge. Set against the backdrop of a divided Berlin, this compelling narrative delves into the complexities of international law and justice when ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by Azalea Labs using an AI-generated voice. Judgment in Berlin by Herbert J. Stern recounts the gripping true story of a 1979 airplane hijacking and the subsequent legal proceedings presided over by the author, a U.S. federal judge. Set against the backdrop of a divided Berlin, this compelling narrative delves into the complexities of international law and justice when
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Crook County

Racism and Injustice in America's Largest Criminal Court

by Nicole Gonzalez Van Cleve ...

Narrated by Nicole Gonzalez Van Cleve ...

Unabridged

10 hours 11 min

Americans are slowly waking up to the dire effects of racial profiling, police brutality, and mass incarceration, especially in disadvantaged neighborhoods and communities of color. Crook County bursts open the courthouse doors to reveal a world of punishment determined by race, not offense.Nicole Gonzalez Van Cleve spent ten years working in and investigating the largest criminal courthouse in ... Read more

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Americans are slowly waking up to the dire effects of racial profiling, police brutality, and mass incarceration, especially in disadvantaged neighborhoods and communities of color. Crook County bursts open the courthouse doors to reveal a world of punishment determined by race, not offense.Nicole Gonzalez Van Cleve spent ten years working in and investigating the largest criminal courthouse in
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Video Games

by PBS NewsHour ...

Narrated by PBS NewsHour ...

Unabridged

5 min

A Supreme Court case over whether minors should be able to access violent video games in California had the justices debating the definition of violence and the boundaries of the First Amendment.The lawyer for the state of California, who was advocating for a law banning the sale of violent video games to those under 18 years of age, told the court that the law has two goals. First, it’s intended ... Read more

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A Supreme Court case over whether minors should be able to access violent video games in California had the justices debating the definition of violence and the boundaries of the First Amendment.The lawyer for the state of California, who was advocating for a law banning the sale of violent video games to those under 18 years of age, told the court that the law has two goals. First, it’s intended
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The Authority of the Court and the Peril of Politics

by Stephen Breyer ...

Narrated by Jim Seybert ...

Unabridged

1 hour 52 min

A growing chorus of officials and commentators argues that the Supreme Court has become too political. On this view, the confirmation process is just an exercise in partisan agenda-setting, and the jurists are no more than “politicians in robes”?their ostensibly neutral judicial philosophies mere camouflage for conservative or liberal convictions. Stephen Breyer, drawing upon his experience as a ... Read more

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A growing chorus of officials and commentators argues that the Supreme Court has become too political. On this view, the confirmation process is just an exercise in partisan agenda-setting, and the jurists are no more than “politicians in robes”?their ostensibly neutral judicial philosophies mere camouflage for conservative or liberal convictions. Stephen Breyer, drawing upon his experience as a
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And Justice for Some

An Exposé of the Lawyers and Judges Who Let Dangerous Criminals Go Free

by Wendy Murphy ...

Narrated by Joyce Bean ...

Unabridged

7 hours 29 min

When Wendy Murphy was a young prosecutor, she learned that the deck is stacked in favor of criminal defendants. Between their arrest and (potential) conviction, murderers, rapists, and drug dealers get more than a fair shake—they get an unfair advantage, often at the expense of their victims.In many states, for instance, defendants can subpoena a victim's private medical and counseling files ... Read more

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When Wendy Murphy was a young prosecutor, she learned that the deck is stacked in favor of criminal defendants. Between their arrest and (potential) conviction, murderers, rapists, and drug dealers get more than a fair shake—they get an unfair advantage, often at the expense of their victims.In many states, for instance, defendants can subpoena a victim's private medical and counseling files
... Read more
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Retired Supreme Court Justice Stevens

by PBS NewsHour ...

Narrated by PBS NewsHour ...

Unabridged

9 min

Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens talks to Judy Woodruff about his new book, Six Amendments: How and Why We Should Change the Constitution. In his book, the 94-year-old liberal justice calls for major changes to the Constitution on issues such as the death penalty, firearms, redistricting and campaign finance. ... Read more

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Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens talks to Judy Woodruff about his new book, Six Amendments: How and Why We Should Change the Constitution. In his book, the 94-year-old liberal justice calls for major changes to the Constitution on issues such as the death penalty, firearms, redistricting and campaign finance.
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Court Judges Terminology: Essential Terms for Criminal, Civil, Family, Administrative, and International Law

by Sumitra Kumari ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Maxwell G ...

Unabridged

4 hours 23 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Navigating the complex world of legal terminology can be a daunting task for anyone, especially those who interact with various branches of the law. ""Court Judges Terminology: Essential Terms for Criminal, Civil, Family, Administrative, and International Law "is your indispensable guide to understanding the language of the courtroom and beyond.This ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Navigating the complex world of legal terminology can be a daunting task for anyone, especially those who interact with various branches of the law. ""Court Judges Terminology: Essential Terms for Criminal, Civil, Family, Administrative, and International Law "is your indispensable guide to understanding the language of the courtroom and beyond.This
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Packing the Court

The Rise of Judicial Power and the Coming Crisis of the Supreme Court

by James MacGregor Burns ...

Narrated by Norman Dietz ...

Unabridged

9 hours 50 min

For decades, James MacGregor Burns has been one of the great masters of the study of power and leadership in America. Now he turns his eye to an institution of government that he believes has become more powerful—and more partisan—than the Founding Fathers ever intended: the Supreme Court. Much as we would like to believe that the Court remains aloof from ideological politics, Packing the Court ... Read more

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For decades, James MacGregor Burns has been one of the great masters of the study of power and leadership in America. Now he turns his eye to an institution of government that he believes has become more powerful—and more partisan—than the Founding Fathers ever intended: the Supreme Court. Much as we would like to believe that the Court remains aloof from ideological politics, Packing the Court
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Internationale kriminalsager

by Rasmus Bitsch, Kristoffer Lind, Emil Lee Madsen ...

Narrated by Rasmus Bitsch, Kristoffer Lind, Emil Lee Madsen ...

Unabridged

2 hours 37 min

Internationale kriminalsager samler tre opsigtsvækkende og rystende kriminalsager fra forskellige dele af verden – sager, der har vakt frygt og debat.Lydbogen er en samling af dokumentarerne Sataniske mord i Sydafrika, Jeg er din gud og Richard Glossips tre liv, der er produceret til radiostationen Radio24syv.I Sataniske mord i Sydafrika findes to skolepiger brutalt dræbt i udkanten af ... Read more

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Internationale kriminalsager samler tre opsigtsvækkende og rystende kriminalsager fra forskellige dele af verden – sager, der har vakt frygt og debat.Lydbogen er en samling af dokumentarerne Sataniske mord i Sydafrika, Jeg er din gud og Richard Glossips tre liv, der er produceret til radiostationen Radio24syv.I Sataniske mord i Sydafrika findes to skolepiger brutalt dræbt i udkanten af
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