Embark on a gripping journey with The Founder's Plot, a masterful political thriller that won the prestigious Beverly Hills Book Award. In the wake of Mike Digrasso's election as California governor, the sordid and dangerous world of illegal immigration becomes a central focus. DiGrasso, a decorated Afghan war veteran, initiates a stringent immigration law, which later faces opposition as the Supreme Court declares it unconstitutional. Despite the Court's ruling, DiGrasso chooses to continue enforcing the law, igniting a collision of federal, state, and judicial powers. This clash not only jeopardizes the country's political and justice systems but also tests the limits of authority.
United States President Martin W. Ballard, a long-time friend of Governor DiGrasso, is faced with a pivotal decision - whether to federalize the California National Guard in order to enforce the Court's ruling. As tensions escalate, Senate Minority Leader Elizabeth Stern, a cunning member of the opposition party, emerges as a formidable adversary. Stern is relentless in her pursuit to make DiGrasso comply with the federal Court's decision, even resorting to tactics such as planning impeachment proceedings and blackmailing the governor over a past affair. The strain on DiGrasso's personal life is undeniable, as his wife learns of his infidelity and temporarily leaves him.
Tragedy strikes when an attempted assassination of DiGrasso results in the death of Senator John Stone, a close friend of the governor, and leaves House Speaker Manuel Mendoza critically wounded. DiGrasso himself is left partially paralyzed, further intensifying the chaos surrounding his governance.
Amid this turmoil, the lives of two Mexican families living in the country illegally are deeply affected by the hyper-intense atmosphere. Their struggles underline the human toll of such policies, revealing the heartbreaking consequences of those caught in the crossfire.
In a stunning revelation, it's revealed that DiGrasso and his powerful allies were behind the ploy that they refer to as The Founder's Plot. They share the belief that the federal courts have amassed excessive power, operating beyond the bounds of authority outlined in the Constitution. They planned to recalibrate the balance of power and reshape the nation's legal landscape.
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