Judges from various state and federal courts, including the Supreme Court, have cited the Second Edition of
Modern Constitutional Law in support of their decisions. A thorough update of the Second Edition, this Third Edition covers a broader range of topics than most constitutional law treatises. It includes in-depth analysis of:
- Native American law
- Juvenile law
- Military justice
- Full faith and credit
- Civil and criminal contempt
This third edition includes a major reorganization of topics designed to make constitutional doctrine even more accessible to lawyers and non-lawyers. Topics covered include:
- The Bill of Rights
- Constitutional litigation
- Speech, association, and religion
- Liberty and equality
- Civil justice
- Criminal justice
- Federalism
- Separation of powers
Supplemented annually by the author, William Rich, this title includes a Table of Cases to help locate important decisions, a Table of Laws and Rules to help locate important statutes and rules, and text of selected federal statutes.