In Our Defense

Written by Ellen Alderman and Caroline Kennedy

Explore how the Bill of Rights shapes lives through gripping true stories.

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Discover the profound impact of the Bill of Rights through real-life stories. Attorneys Ellen Alderman and Caroline Kennedy delve into the lives of ordinary people facing issues like the death penalty and privacy rights. Each amendment's historical and legal significance unfolds, revealing the enduring power and controversy of this foundational document. How do these rights continue to define freedom in America today?

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We The PeopleThe Bill of Rights defines and defends the freedoms we enjoy as Americans - from the right to bear arms to the right to a civil jury. Using the dramatic true stories of people whose lives have been deeply affected by such issues as the death penalty and the right to privacy, attorneys Ellen Alderman and Caroline Kennedy reveal how the majestic principles of the Bill of Rights have taken shape in the lives of ordinary people, as well as the historic and legal significance of each amendment. In doing so, they shed brilliant new light on this visionary document, which remains as vital and as controversial today as it was when a great nation was newly born.

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