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Law and Judgment Inside the Bush Administration: A Must-Read for Political Junkies and Legal Scholars Alike

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Jack Goldsmith's Law and Judgment Inside the Bush Administration is a fascinating and deeply researched book that provides an insider's look at the legal decision-making of the Bush administration. Goldsmith, a former Bush administration official, offers a unique perspective on the administration's use of law and power, and his analysis is both insightful and thought-provoking.

The book begins with a discussion of the Bush administration's approach to law. Goldsmith argues that the administration had a "unitary executive" theory of law, which held that the president has the ultimate authority to interpret and enforce the law. This theory led to a number of controversial decisions, including the administration's use of torture and its warrantless wiretapping program.

The Terror Presidency: Law and Judgment Inside the Bush Administration

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Goldsmith also discusses the role of law in the Bush administration's war on terror. He argues that the administration's use of law was often shaped by its desire to fight terrorism effectively. This led to a number of decisions that expanded the government's surveillance powers and limited the rights of detainees.

Law and Judgment Inside the Bush Administration is a must-read for anyone interested in the Bush administration or the role of law in American politics. Goldsmith's analysis is both insightful and thought-provoking, and he provides a unique perspective on one of the most controversial presidencies in American history.

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The Bush administration had a "unitary executive" theory of law, which held that the president has the ultimate authority to interpret and enforce the law.
The administration's use of law was often shaped by its desire to fight terrorism effectively.
Goldsmith's analysis is both insightful and thought-provoking, and he provides a unique perspective on one of the most controversial presidencies in American history.