How the Supreme Court Lost the Room
Six books that trace how procedural secrecy, ideological shifts, and clashes with the presidency have eroded public trust in the nation's highest court.
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The Shadow DocketStephen VladeckStephen Vladeck's analysis of the Court's use of the shadow docket explains a key procedural mechanism fueling recent...Shelf signal: Courts & the Judiciary
The NineJeffrey ToobinJeffrey Toobin's account of the nine justices provides narrative context about internal dynamics that shape...Shelf signal: Courts & the Judiciary
Justice on the BrinkLinda GreenhouseLinda Greenhouse traces the Court's recent transformation into a politicized institution, directly addressing concerns...Shelf signal: Courts & the Judiciary
The Most Dangerous BranchDavid A. KaplanDavid Kaplan offers an inside-the-Court perspective on secrecy, power, and the institutional stakes behind public...Shelf signal: Courts & the Judiciary
Supreme InequalityAdam CohenAdam Cohen connects rulings to real-world inequality outcomes, showing why Court decisions provoke intense political...Shelf signal: Courts & the Judiciary
Reading the ConstitutionStephen BreyerStephen Breyer's critique of textualist philosophies helps readers understand jurisprudential debates that underlie...Shelf signal: Constitutional Law