ALL RISE

All Rise: Judicial Resistance in Poland explores Polish judges’ unprecedented and strategic resistance against the authoritarian reforms imposed by the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party from 2015 to 2023. Rooted in the legacy of the Solidarity movement of the 1980s, the judges of Poland creatively and courageously upheld judicial independence through legal challenges, public demonstrations, domestic education initiatives, and international advocacy. Their actions have set a powerful example for judges concerned with defending democracy. This monograph further catalogs the judges many actions according to the system outlined in Michael Beer’s Civil Resistance Tactics in the 21st Century. Essential reading for scholars, legal professionals, and activists, this work offers critical insights into the judiciary’s role in resisting authoritarianism and protecting the rule of law.