Lady Justice

More about the book

Dahlia Lithwick, a leading legal commentator, narrates the inspiring story of women lawyers who bravely confronted the racism, sexism, and xenophobia during Donald Trump's presidency. Following Trump's unexpected victory in 2016, many Americans felt lost as his administration began implementing regressive policies. In response, women lawyers across the country took action, united by their determination to fight injustice while Trump and the Republican party sought to reshape the judiciary. Over the next four years, these women worked relentlessly to resist one of the most tumultuous presidencies in recent history. Among them were Sally Yates, the acting attorney general who opposed the Muslim travel ban; Becca Heller, who led efforts at airports against the ban; Roberta Kaplan, who sued neo-Nazis in Charlottesville; and Stacey Abrams, whose advocacy for voting rights significantly contributed to the Democrats' Senate win in 2020. Lithwick vividly recounts these stories, highlighting the legal ingenuity and relentless spirit of women who often went unrecognized. This work celebrates their contributions and is destined to be cherished by lawyers, law students, and all hopeful Americans for generations to come.