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Precedent, Ethics, and the Roberts Court

Histories, investigations, and a justice's own memoir for readers tracking how precedent, ethics, and individual choices reshape the Supreme Court.

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6 booksJune 11, 2026
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  1. The Shadow Docket

    1. The Shadow Docket

    Stephen Vladeck explains how modern Supreme Court practices like the shadow docket affect precedent and institutional...
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  2. Justice on the Brink

    2. Justice on the Brink

    Linda Greenhouse traces the Court's transformation and politicization, giving historical context for why questions...
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  3. The Nine

    3. The Nine

    Jeffrey Toobin's account of the Court's internal dynamics helps readers understand how individual justices and...
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  4. My Grandfather's Son

    4. My Grandfather's Son

    Clarence Thomas's memoir offers direct perspective on his personal views and judicial formation, useful for readers...
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  5. Without Precedent

    5. Without Precedent

    Lisa Graves provides a critical investigation of Court decisions and political influence, addressing ethical and...
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  6. Supreme Inequality

    6. Supreme Inequality

    Adam Cohen maps how recent rulings have produced unequal outcomes, helping readers connect doctrinal shifts to concrete...
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