Jurisprudence

Jurisprudence

Book cover for "Separation of Powers" by Cass R. Sunstein, featuring bold red, white, and blue text blocks that highlight the importance of separation of powers, with the subtitle "How to Preserve Liberty in Troubled Times.
In this excerpt from Separation of Powers, Cass Sunstein explains how the U.S. Constitution prevents such a concentration of authority from turning democracy into despotism.
Close-up of a tree trunk with natural holes resembling a face, set against a green leafy background. This curious formation invites contemplation on the legal personhood of nature itself.
The idea of awarding legal personhood to nature has received renewed attention in the contemporary environmental justice movement, but much contention remains.
The Arabic word fatwa can mean “explanation” or “clarification.”