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Lichtblau, Eric,

Bush's law : the remaking of American justice / Remaking of American justice Eric Lichtblau. - First edition. - xvii, 349 pages ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 313-334) and index.

Prologue -- "This thing called the constitution" -- Collateral damage -- Don't embarrass the bureau -- Threats, pronouncements, and the media wars -- Sworn to secrecy -- Blood on our hands -- High-level confirmation -- Swift-boated (round two) -- loyal Bushie -- Epilogue -- Author's note -- Notes -- Index. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. A

Describes how the Bush Administration used the War on Terror to reshape the American justice system, bypassing the Constitution in order to authorize illegal wiretapping, questionable interrogation tactics, and the Patriot Act.

ISBN: 037542492X 9780375424922

LCCN: 2007049372

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Criminal justice, Administration of--History--United States
National security--Law and legislation--History--United States
Terrorism--Prevention--History.--United States
War on Terrorism, 2001-2009

LC Class. No.: KF4850 / .L53 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 973.931