The New Constitutional Order

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The book explores President Bill Clinton's assertion during his 1996 State of the Union Address about the end of "big government," analyzing the political ramifications of this statement. Mark Tushnet contends that Clinton's declaration reflects a significant shift in the constitutional landscape, where the pursuit of justice through legal means has become more restrained. The work delves into the reactions from both Republicans and Democrats, highlighting the broader implications for American governance and the evolving relationship between law and social justice.