Pishko, Jessica
The Highest Law in the Land: How the Unchecked Power of Sheriffs Threatens Democracy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780593471319
- author:
- Pishko, Jessica
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Dutton
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 480
- Dimensions:
- 23.6 x 16.2 x 3.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Penology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Highest Law in the Land: How the Unchecked Power of Sheriffs Threatens Democracy by Jessica Pishko The office of the sheriff has long been a powerful institution in American life, yet it remains a largely under-examined aspect of the country's law enforcement landscape. In this thought-provoking investigation, Jessica Pishko delves into the world of sheriffs, exploring their immense power and the troubling implications of their unchecked authority. With over three thousand sheriffs wielding significant influence across the country, Pishko examines the ways in which these locally elected officials have become increasingly unaccountable and assertive in their roles. From their involvement in immigration laws and evictions to their resistance of federal mask and vaccine mandates, Pishko sheds light on the complex and often contentious relationship between sheriffs and the national government.
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