Defending Due Process

“Defending Due Process is stunning in its originality; it is, in every way, a superb book that deserves a wide readership. I know of no other work like it.”Erwin Chemerinsky, University of California, Berkeley“Defending Due Process does just what the title promises — it makes a persuasive case for the importance of procedural values. Brandon Garrett has done a wonderful job of making the topic accessible by illustrating his argument with compelling and often heart-wrenching stories of people harmed by government actions they can barely comprehend. This is an important book for anyone who wants to understand the virtues and vices of our legal system.”Stuart Banner, University of California, Los Angeles“What counts as a fair process when the government is taking away your liberty or your property? No question is more fundamental to our legal system, and no question is harder to answer with precision. Defending Due Process offers a comprehensive rethinking of the problem, drawing on narrative, original empirical research, and a cautious assessment of emerging technologies. Scholarly rigor is combined with readability, making this a valuable read for anyone who cares about getting fairness right in a complex and changing world.”Noah Feldman, Harvard University“Whenever we are wronged or feel wronged, we rightfully want to understand what happened, and why, and to have a chance to object. Governments and companies increasingly make crucial decisions about us that shape our lives, but we have little chance to say anything. With his characteristic care and wisdom, Brandon Garrett helps us understand the importance of due process in all aspects of our lives. Clearly and compellingly, he shows us how, in ways personal and societal, due process has the potential to repair and reinvigorate our democracy. Bravo.”Danielle Keats Citron, University of Virginia School of Law

Brandon L. Garrett is the L. Neil Williams, Jr. Professor of Law at Duke University School of Law. A leading scholar of criminal justice outcomes, evidence, and constitutional rights, he is the author of several books, and has published numerous articles in leading law reviews and scientific journals. His work has been widely cited by courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, lower federal courts, state supreme courts, and courts in other countries. He is the founder and faculty director of the Wilson Center for Science and Justice at Duke.