Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch is set to release a new book this summer, tackling a topic he has frequently weighed in on – the excessive amount of laws in the United States.
On Wednesday, HarperCollins Publishers, announced that Gorsuch’s new book, “Over Ruled: The Human Toll of Too Much Law” will hit bookshelves on August 6th. The book is co-authored by one of Gorusch’s more former law clerks, Janie Nitze.
According to Harper, in the book the two authors analyze an array of legal cases, ranging from fishermen in Florida to an internet wiz in Massachusetts, examining how everyday Americans can find themselves accidentally ensnared in an overly complex legal maze.
“While some laws are undoubtedly vital to safeguarding our freedoms and way of life, an overabundance of legislation can paradoxically imperil those very liberties and even erode respect for the rule of law itself,” reads part of the publisher’s description.
“Frequently, those bearing the brunt of this burden most acutely are the disadvantaged – those lacking wealth, influence, and social standing.”
Since joining the nation’s highest court in 2017, the conservative Gorsuch has consistently ruled against an expansive interpretation of laws and regulations across many topics, like the environment and COVID-19 measures.
Notably, he once characterized pandemic emergency protocols as “the greatest intrusions on civil liberties in the peacetime history of this country.”
Additionally, Gorsuch has emerged as a vocal critic of a landmark 1984 Chevron decision,which has formed the bedrock for upholding myriad federal regulations. The Supreme Court is slated to issue a ruling by late June on potentially overturning Chevron.
Gorsuch’s previous authored works include “A Republic, If You Can Keep It” and “The Future of Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia.”