Charles Reich

Charles Reich was a legal scholar and author known for his influential 1970 essay "The New Property," which argued that in modern society, certain rights—like access to the environment and personal privacy—should be protected as fundamental property rights. His work challenged traditional legal ideas about property, emphasizing the importance of individual rights in a changing world. Reich’s ideas helped shape discussions on civil rights and environmental law, highlighting how legal protections must evolve to address new societal values and challenges.