First published 2026
Justice Samuel Alito shares his judicial philosophy after twenty years on the Supreme Court. He champions originalist interpretation of the Constitution and warns about threats to American liberties. Alito criticizes judges who ignore constitutional limits and impose personal agendas through their rulings. He traces the rise of the originalist legal movement as a response to judicial overreach. The justice focuses particularly on defending free speech and religious freedom, which he sees as under constant attack. Alito reflects on faith, law, and American culture while explaining how courts should protect fundamental rights. He presents his vision for preserving constitutional principles against those who would stretch the law beyond recognition. The book combines personal reflections with legal arguments about the proper role of judges in American democracy.
Genres: philosophy, politics, non-fiction, biography-memoir, law
Vibes: argumentative, authoritative, intellectual, reflective, thought-provoking
Setting: United States, Supreme Court
Period: 21st century
320 pages · Hardcover · Basic Liberty