This book examines law’s troubled relationship with racial justice. Both a lawyer’s guide to anti-racism and an anti-racist’s guide to legal action, it unites these perspectives to help both groups understand how to use the law to tackle racial injustices.
The book explores the historical connections between abolitionism and the anti-death penalty movement, highlighting how the legacy of slavery has shaped strategies and tactics in these social justice efforts. It delves into the influence of past struggles for freedom on contemporary debates surrounding capital punishment, offering insights into the ongoing fight against systemic injustices.