Seek Justice: Reforming a Broken System

By Samuel Parigela

Seek Justice (Standard Edition)While working with a publisher to publish the full version of this book in late 2024, I was encouraged by my mentors to release this shorter abridged version for quick consumption, easy reading, and feedback. I see this book as a reminder of the Constitution, founding ideals, powerful symbolism, and sacred responsibility of the judiciary.

I have always been fascinated by the American legal system and its foundational principles. While the authors of the Constitution tried to create an original document, I know they were grateful for the thousands of years of experience and history available ranging from the Code of Hammurabi to contemporary nations. As I studied the U.S. Constitution and compared it to the constitutions of other nations, I understood that our Constitution is all-encompassing - leaving the door open for both Judicial Restraint and Judicial Activism.

The Constitution says that to "establish justice" is one of its objectives in the Preamble. The English word Justice means uprightness, righteousness, fairness, equity, vindication of right, administration of law, and conformity to truth. James Madison, the Father of the Constitution wrote in the Federalist Papers that "Justice is the end of government. It is the end of civil society. It ever has been and ever will be pursued until it be obtained, or until liberty be lost in the pursuit."

Also writing in the Federalist Papers, defending judicial review, Alexander Hamilton defined the judicial branch as the "least dangerous" branch of the new national government, yet very consequential. It should stay apolitical and shun even the appearance of being political. It is a tall order, but the judicial branch is the only branch of the government that can and should be apolitical, as demanded by the Constitution.

As a student of law with interests in Constitutional Law, Civil Rights Law, and Immigration Law - I do believe that our legal system needs to be fixed. During my extensive research and study for this book, I realized that the fix is already available within. As I reviewed dozens of court cases and sought expert legal opinions, it became increasingly clear to me that we have one of the best constitutions in the world, written with great intent, but we need courageous stewards to the do right thing, who are unafraid to administer the law faithfully to those who Seek Justice - then only can we establish justice, truly.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CRBGP4PT
• ISBN13: 9798873559893
• Release Date: January 2024
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.1" x 7.8"