Lichtblau, Eric.

Bush's law : the remaking of American justice / Eric Lichtblau. - 1st ed. - New York : Pantheon Books, c2008. - xvii, 349 p. ; 25 cm.

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

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) -- A loyal Bushie.

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.

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

KF 4850 / L699b 2008

973.931