the remaking of American justice Lichtblau, Eric. creator text bibliography nyu New York Pantheon Books c2008 2008 1st ed. monographic eng

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xvii, 349 p. ; 25 cm. 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. 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. Eric Lichtblau. Includes bibliographical references (p. 313-334) and index. n-us--- Terrorism United States Prevention History National security Law and legislation United States History Criminal justice, Administration of United States History War on Terrorism, 2001-2009 KF 4850 L699b 2008 973.931 15.85 9780375424922 037542492X 2007049372 DLC 071204 20230410123447.0 96222 eng