Professor Herman is a nationally-recognized expert on the U.S. Supreme Court and constitutional law. She is the president of the American Civil Liberties Union, an organization she has worked with for over 25 years. As a constitutional law specialist, Herman has written books and numerous articles on civil liberties issues, including the due process rights of prisoners, the Patriot Act, the Fourth Amendment, socioeconomic rights and equality, and the First Amendment. She is a regular commentator in the media.