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A Conversation With Justice Neil Gorsuch on ‘The Human Toll of Too Much Law’

We the People

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Overcriminalization: The Stories of Aaron Schwartz and Isis Brantley

This chapter unravels the tragic narratives of Aaron Schwartz, an internet activist who faced devastating legal challenges leading to his death, and Isis Brantley, a hair braider who fought against stringent licensing laws. Through their stories, the chapter examines the broader implications of overcriminalization and the urgent need for reform in the justice and licensing systems.

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