LAW 654 - Justice Brennan: Liberal Champ

From 1956 to 1990, Justice William Brennan was considered the leader of the Court’s liberal wing (both as the architect of many Warren Court rulings and as the principal foil to Chief Justice William Rehnquist at the end of his tenure). This mini-course will examine Brennan and his legacy. It is being taught by Stephen Wermiel, Brennan’s official biographer and co-author of Justice Brennan: Liberal Champion. Students will read this book as well as some of Justice Brennan’s papers. Students will write a short paper at the end of this mini-course.