New Books Critique Wilson and Roosevelt's Civil Liberties

Recent literature critiques the legacies of Presidents Wilson and Roosevelt, highlighting their perceived failures regarding civil liberties. Christopher Cox's biography portrays Wilson as a conflicted figure, whose progressive reforms are overshadowed by his racism and civil liberties violations, while David Beito's work similarly questions Roosevelt's New Deal policies and their impact on personal freedoms. Meanwhile, discussions on religious liberty focus on the anticipated benefits of Donald Trump's potential return to power, with advocates citing his prior executive orders that aimed to protect religious rights. A notable legal case involves the Supreme Court being urged to hear an appeal regarding the firing of a fire chief for attending a church event, with diverse religious groups uniting to support his cause. Additionally, the Catholic Church faces ongoing challenges related to property rights and financial struggles, largely stemming from historical and contemporary legal liabilities linked to the clergy sexual abuse scandal.