New Deal Law and Order

"New Deal Law and Order" explores how crime policy became a crucial aspect of the New Deal era, shaping the expansion of national law enforcement and the security state in the United States. Focusing on figures like Franklin Roosevelt and Homer Cummings, the book details efforts to unify political factions through a strong anticrime agenda, including a reinforced criminal code and the first federal efforts against marijuana. This initial push toward a broader security apparatus marked a significant shift in liberalism and federalism, influencing American political debates for decades.