Malevolent Legalities

Discover the thought-provoking insights of Malevolent Legalities by Kevin S. Jobe, published by Fairleigh Dickinson University Press in 2024. This compelling hardback, spanning 272 pages, delves into the implications of Justice Antonin Scalia’s “textualist-originalism.” Jobe argues that this legal philosophy enables discrimination to be embedded within legal texts, effectively stalling societal progress through a framework of “static law.”

Through meticulous archival and legal research, Jobe exposes how the “specters” of Scalia continue to influence our current legal landscape. This book is essential for anyone interested in the intersections of law, justice, and societal change. Explore the complexities of legal interpretation and its real-world consequences in Malevolent Legalities, a crucial read for legal scholars and practitioners alike.