-David Cole, We Dissent boldly takes the Constitution back from the Rehnquist Court that has reneged on its promises, and eloquently shows us what the Constitution can be at its best
a progressive guardian of liberty, equality, and justice for the most vulnerable. -David Cole, author of Enemy Aliens: Double Standards and Constitutional Freedoms in the War on Terrorism The volume is a fine meditation on the values at stake in, and the impact of, modern Supreme Court decision making. Each dissent is preceded by a summary of the case and majority opinion. - Choice , We Dissent reminds lawyers that we have a responsibility to think independently and dissent vigorously, and it reminds nonlawyers that good citizenship requires engagement, independence, and, sometimes, dissent. . . . [A]n important contribution to our democratic dialogue. - Trial , . . . the book can serve as a valuable resource for teachers of constitutional law and advanced legal studies. - The Law and Politics Book Review ,