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S7E5: Strategy of Extortion

Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig

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Political Pressure and Legal Extortion

This chapter explores the tactics used by a president against law firms and universities, focusing on threats that serve as forms of extortion tied to litigation and funding. It emphasizes the implications of these political maneuvers on First Amendment rights and the treatment of Jewish students under federal law. The discussion highlights the broader societal frustration with perceived corruption and the complexities of governmental influence over private institutions.

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