Douglas Morris

Douglas Morris, a criminal defense lawyer and independent legal historian, dives into the story of Ernst Fraenkel, a lawyer who resisted the Nazis through legal means during a perilous time. Morris reveals how Fraenkel used law to defend persecuted individuals despite the oppressive regime. He discusses the concept of the 'dual state,' where the law coexisted with arbitrary violence. Fascinatingly, Fraenkel's illegal writings urged for socialist resistance, showcasing his strategic adaptability under a repressive system. Morris also touches on the survival luck and tactics that enabled Fraenkel's persistence.