This book argues that the courts have too often protected the powerful, not the people, and it makes a case for bold reforms.
Our Judicial Oligaechy surveys the tension between judiciary power and popular rights. It surveys how legal doctrines, like assumed risk and the fellow servant rule, have shaped outcomes for workers and the public. The author calls for deliberate reforms, including recall and short-term judges, to realign the courts with the Constitution and the needs of everyday people.
- Clear explanations of how court decisions can affect workers, safety rules, and public accountability
- Arguments for reforms aimed at making the judiciary more responsive to the people
- Examples and references to key cases and statutes that illustrate the debate
- A framing of justice as a democratic concern, not a private privilege
Ideal for readers interested in law, history, and how courts influence public policy.