Routledge Fundamental Rights: History of a Constitutional Doctrine

Explore a landmark study in American constitutional law with Fundamental Rights: History of a Constitutional Doctrine. Published by Routledge, this volume examines one of the most significant modern developments in the legal landscape: the extension of the Bill of Rights to the states. Renowned constitutional scholar Milton Konvitz provides a detailed look at how the most important guarantees of the first eight amendments have been incorporated into the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. The book explains the doctrine that these rights are so fundamental that any restriction is subject to judicial strict scrutiny. This work tracks how the process of incorporation has nationalized fundamental rights, granting them a preferred dignity and majesty within the legal system. It is an essential resource for students, legal professionals, and anyone interested in the evolution of constitutional protections and the history of American legal doctrines.