Justice and Dissent at Nuremberg

This chapter examines the influential role of a Supreme Court justice during the Nuremberg trials, highlighting their unique background and dissenting opinions on civil liberties. It explores the complexities of wartime accountability, the implications of ethnic internment, and the challenges of safeguarding civil rights amid increasing federal power. The narrative also delves into Rudolf Hess's controversial defection and its psychological impacts, encapsulating the tumultuous political landscape of the era.