Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch of the Supreme Court is working on a new book about American law. Scheduled for release next summer, "Over Ruled: The Human Toll of Too Much Law" is co-authored by Gorsuch and Janie Nitze and will be published by Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins.

The book delves into recent developments in American law, examining how the legal system affects ordinary Americans. It shares personal stories from various individuals, including Louisiana monks and Montana families.

The Effects of Legal Overload on Democracy and Rights

"Over Ruled" seeks to shed light on how an excess of laws can have detrimental effects on democracy, individual liberties, equal treatment, and even respect for the law itself, according to its description.

The book questions whether America's reverence for law has led to an excess of legislation. The authors explore the explosion of laws over recent decades, their increasing complexity, and the severity of associated punishments. They highlight the proliferation of laws from both elected representatives and unelected agency officials.

In the book, Gorsuch talks about how people fought for fair treatment in the past, like during the Civil War and the passing of the Civil Rights Act in 1964. He says the ideas in the Declaration of Independence are still important today and have inspired many people around the world, giving them hope and driving progress.

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While acknowledging the necessity of some laws, the authors warn that an abundance of laws can endanger freedoms and diminish respect for the legal system, particularly affecting those without wealth or power. "Over Ruled" provides thorough research and engaging writing, making it indispensable for individuals worried about the decline of constitutional values and vital for protecting freedoms for generations to come.

This is not Gorsuch's initial exploration into writing; he previously released "A Republic, If You Can Keep It" in 2019. Nitze brings a wealth of experience, having served as a Senate-confirmed board member for the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board. She has also clerked for both Gorsuch and Justice Sonia Sotomayor.

Stance on Pandemic Measures and the Chevron Precedent

Since assuming his position on the bench in 2017, Gorsuch has consistently opposed various laws and regulations, from environmental policies to responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. He notably expressed strong reservations about pandemic emergency measures, regarding them as significant encroachments on civil liberties unprecedented in peacetime American history.

Gorsuch has become a prominent critic of the 1984 Supreme Court decision in the Chevron case, which has been crucial in supporting many federal regulations. The Court is expected to announce a decision by the end of June on whether to overturn the Chevron precedent. This case centers on fishermen challenging a rule that obliges them to pay for federal monitors on their boats.

Chevron deference pertains to a legal principle established during litigation between the National Resources Defense Council and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The dispute centered on the EPA's alteration of its definition of 'source' for air pollution enforcement under the Clean Air Act of 1963 in 1981. This change facilitated the addition of facilities by factories without undergoing EPA review.

"Over Ruled: The Human Toll of Too Much Law" is set to hit shelves on August 6 and is currently available for preorder.

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