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Constitutional Law

Feb. 4, 2017

Truth, justice and the American way

In this era of President Donald Trump — rapid tweets, federal employees being bullied, brow-beaten, castigated or fired if they disagree with the boss — what is the meaning of "truth, justice and the American way" today? By Jeffrey Bornstein

Jeffrey L. Bornstein

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Email: jbornstein@rbgg.com

UC Berkeley Boalt Hall

Jeffrey is a former assistant U.S. attorney.

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By Jeffrey Bornstein

I remember watching "Superman" episodes as a child and hearing the phrase "truth, justice and the American way" at the end of every show. It became ingrained in my consciousness. In this era of President Donald Trump - rapid tweets, federal employees being bullied, brow-beaten, castigated or fired if they disagree with the boss, a political operative's consolidation of power at the highest level of our government with virtuall...

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