Presidential Power in Action: Implementing Supreme Court Detainee Decisions

by D. Wheeler

Overview

This book examines how Supreme Court detainee cases have been implemented, with emphasis on the role of the president, concluding that an active executive branch has the ability to shape the manner in which judicial decisions are implemented and exploring why presidents have more influence than Congress and the courts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780230603691
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan US
Publication date:	10/14/2008
Series:	The Evolving American Presidency
Edition description:	2008
Pages:	209
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

DARREN WHEELER is Assistant Professor of Political Science and Public Administration at the University of North Florida, USA.

Table of Contents

The War on Terror, Presidential Power, and the Detention of Terror Suspects Citizen Abroad or Enemy Combatant?: The Case of Yaser Hamdi Wanted in the Homeland: The Case of Jose Padilla Detaining Non-Citizens: The Case of Shafiq Rasul With Military Tribunals for All?: The Case of Salim Hamdan Presidential Power, the Judiciary, and the War on Terror

Editorial Reviews

"For those unfamiliar with these four [Supreme Court] detainee cases, Presidential Power in Action is an excellent introduction. It explains the complex issues clearly while showing how limited the impact of these seemingly strong rulings were. This also makes it useful for those interested in the implementation of Supreme Court decisions." - The Law and Politics Book Review

"Darren Wheeler'svolume effectively, and at times alarmingly, illustrates deep lessons about the exercise of unilateral powers and the design of our system of checks and balances." - William G. Howell, Associate Professor, Harris School of Public Policy

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