Counter Terrorism Issues: Case Studies in the Courtroom

This book presents a panoramic view of the American judiciary's handling of domestic terrorism in the last 20 years. It covers the ten most significant terrorism incidents, the subsequent trials, and the appeals. The author maintains that the American legal profession and judicial system bear a unique responsibility to set and maintain the balance between defending homeland security and protecting the civil liberties outlined in the Bill of Rights. This classroom-tested book includes an extensive introduction and appendices.