Includes bibliographical references (pages [175]-177).
Contents:
Introduction: the branch that works -- Balls and strikes: Chief Justice John Roberts : McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission -- Justice of hearts: Justice Sonia Sotomayor : Dissenting, Schuette v. Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action by Any Means Necessary -- Empathy for the devil: Justice Antonin Scalia : Dissenting, Windsor v. United StatesRedux -- Enter laughing: Justice Elena Kagan : Dissenting, Town of Greece v. Galloway -- Big brother: Justice Anthony Kennedy : Hall v. Florida -- In a different voice: Justice Clarence Thomas : Susan B. Anthony List v. Driehaus -- Bringer of chaos: Justice Stephen Breyer : National Labor Relations Board v. Noel Canning -- The Alito Court: Justice Samuel Alito : Harris v. Quinn -- No exit: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg : Dissenting, Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores.
Summary:
"Garrett Epps reviews the key decisions of the 2013-2014 Supreme Court term, highlighting one opinion or dissent from each Justice to illuminate the political and ideological views that prevail on the Court" -- Book Jacket,
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