Judith Resnik

Judith Resnik, Arthur Liman Professor of Law at Yale, dives into the history of punishment in her latest work. She reveals that the roots of modern punishment stem from Enlightenment thinkers and emphasizes how prisoners themselves articulated their rights. The discussion contrasts American and European systems, particularly post-1980s, highlighting a divergence in human rights commitments. Resnik advocates for humane treatment in prisons and champions the idea that prisoners are rights-bearing individuals, shedding light on a critical democratic issue.