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Books

Aug. 22, 2015

History's role in interpreting statutes

In his new book, 2nd Circuit Judge Robert Katzmann defends the use of legislative history. By John Shepard Wiley Jr.


By John Shepard Wiley Jr.


In his excellent and concise book "Judging Statutes" (Oxford), Robert A. Katzmann
wades into the statutory interpretation debate. Chief judge of the 2nd U.S. Circuit
Court of Appeals and respected scholar of political science, Katzmann combines his
judicial experience with his academic prowess to craft a gracious and erudite contribution
to the national conversation...

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