Allow Me to Retort: A Black Guy’s Guide to the Constitution

Allow Me to Retort is a New York Times bestseller and ABA Silver Gavel Award finalist that solidifies Elie Mystal’s reputation as one of today's most incisive legal voices. In this compelling book, Mystal cuts through legal jargon and partisan rhetoric to deliver crystal-clear insights into our constitutional rights and the urgent need to protect them. With wit, expertise, and a fearless approach, he dismantles outdated conservative policies that threaten the rights of women, people of color, and the LGBTQ community. Whether you’re a legal expert or a concerned citizen, this book empowers you to understand, debate, and defend against political gerrymandering, police brutality, and other forms of institutional injustice—arming you with the knowledge to build a fairer, more inclusive society.