The Fear of Too Much Justice: Race, Poverty, and the Persistence of Inequality in the Criminal Courts

The Fear of Too Much Justice is a thought-provoking and deeply moving exposé that sheds light on the structural failures of our criminal justice system, particularly in regards to racial bias, abuse of power, and the unfairness of the death penalty.

Written by two esteemed legal scholars, this book offers a comprehensive overview of how the system fails to uphold the values of equality and justice, from poor people being exploited by private probation companies to innocent individuals being executed despite overwhelming evidence of intellectual disability or mental illness.

The authors provide heart-wrenching examples from around the country of places that are making progress toward justice, while also highlighting the urgent need for reform.

With a foreword by Bryan Stevenson, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in criminal justice and the pursuit of true equality and justice.