Saving Justice

An absolutely fascinating read for anyone who wants to understand the workings of the US justice system and American politics more broadlyEmily Maitlis

The Capitol riot was our Chernobyl . . . I was sickened to watch an attack on the literal and symbolic heart of our democracy, and, as a law enforcement person, I was angered. I am mystified and angry that Capitol Hill wasn’t defended. It’s a hill! If you wanted to defend it, you could defend it, and for some reason it was not defended. I think that’s a 9/11-size failure and we’re going to need a 9/11-type commission to understand it so that we don’t repeat itJames Comey, Guardian interview, 19 January 2021