In the balance : law and politics on the Roberts Court

Type

Book

Authors

Tushnet, Mark

ISBN 10

0393073440

ISBN 13

9780393073447

DDC

347.73

Tags

General, Courts, Legal History, History & Theory, Judicial Branch, Constitutional law, Political History, Government, American Supreme Court, Supreme Court, Roberts Court, Affordable Care Act

Abstract

"Examines the initial years of the Roberts Court, covering the legal philosophies that have informed decisions on such major cases as the Affordable Care Act, the political structures behind appointments, and the struggle for dominance of the Court." - Voila

Description

Content:
Striking the balance on the Roberts Court -- Off the wall and down the rabbit hole -- Making the Roberts Court -- The rookie and sophomore years -- The court of public opinion, the Supreme Court, and gun rights -- Business stooge or umpire? : business cases in the Roberts Court -- The Roberts Court -- Sticks and stones, lies and insults -- Citizens united and campaign finance -- Elections matter.

Biblio Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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