The Tie Goes to Freedom : Justice Anthony M. Kennedy on Liberty

This is the first book-length analysis of Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy. Using the hot-button issues of privacy rights, race, and free speech, The Tie Goes to Freedom challenges the conventional wisdom that Kennedy's jurisprudence is inconsistent and incoherent. The book also demonstrates how he forcefully articulates a libertarian constitutional vision. At the ideological center of the Supreme Court sits Anthony M. Kennedy, whose pivotal role on the Rehnquist Court is only expected to grow in importance now that he is the lone 'swing Justice' on the Roberts Court. The Ties Goes to Freedom is the first book-length analysis of Kennedy, and it challenges the conventional wisdom that his jurisprudence is inconsistent and incoherent. Using the hot-button issues of privacy rights, race, and free speech, this book demonstrates how Kennedy forcefully articulates a libertarian constitutional vision. The Tie Goes to Freedom fills two significant voids—one examining the jurisprudence of the man at the ideological center of the Supreme Court, the other demonstrating the compatibility of an expansive judicial role with libertarian political theory. Using the hot-button issues of privacy rights, race, and free speech, this book demonstrates how Kennedy forcefully articulates a libertarian constitutional vision. The Tie Goes to Freedom fills two voids--one examining the jurisprudence of the man at the ideological center of the Supreme Court, the other demonstrating the compatibility of an expansive judicial role with libertarian political theory. --from publisher description Justice Kennedy on liberty -- "Speech is the beginning of thought"--If rational basis means anything -- When only strict scrutiny will do -- Liberty, exercised responsibly -- Conclusion : "it all depends on Justice Kennedy." Justice Kennedy on liberty "Speech is the beginning of thought" If rational basis means anything When only strict scrutiny will do Liberty, exercised responsibly Conclusion : "it all depends on Justice Kennedy".