Dahlia Lithwick is a Jewish senior legal correspondent, author, and commentator. She is a senior editor at Slate and the long-time host of the acclaimed legal podcast Amicus.
Lithwick is regarded as one of the most authoritative observers of the U.S. Supreme Court. Her book, Lady Justice, explores how women lawyers have worked to uphold the rule of law in turbulent times. Her career is dedicated to translating complex legal logic into a language of rights for ordinary citizens, with a focus on civil liberties, voting rights, and gender equality. She has won numerous journalism awards, including the Hillman Prize, and is recognized as a thought leader in jurisprudence and social justice.
Lithwick’s stance is deeply rooted in international law and human rights principles. She argues that the Jewish commandment to “pursue justice” requires speaking out against systemic extrajudicial violence. She has noted: “As an observer of the law, I know that the foundation of justice collapses when international law is applied selectively. Recognizing Palestinian rights is not a threat to Jewish identity; it is an act of fidelity to the values of the rule of law we claim to uphold. We must measure every life with the same moral scale.”