In the Balance: Law and Politics on the Roberts Court
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| Rating | : | 4.21 (750 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0393073440 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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Covering the legal philosophies that have informed decisions on major cases such as the Affordable Care Act, the political structures behind Court appointments, and the face-off between John Roberts and Elena Kagan for intellectual dominance of the Court, In the Balance is a must-read for anyone looking for fresh insight into the Court’s impact on the everyday lives of Americans.. An examination of the initial years of the Roberts Court and the intellectual battle between Roberts and Kagan for leadership. When John Roberts was appointed chief justice of the Supreme Court, he said he would act as an umpire. Instead, his Court is reshaping legal precedent through decisions unmistakablythough not always predictablydetermined by politics as much as by law, on a Court almost perfectly politically divided. Harvard Law School professor and constitutional law expert Mark Tushnet clarifies the lines of conflict and what is at stake on the Supreme Court as it hangs “in the balance” between its conservatives and its liberals.Clear and deeply knowledgeable on both points of law and the Court’s key players, Tushnet offers a nuanced and surprising examination of the initial years of the Roberts Court
. Mark Tushnet is the William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Law at Harvard Law School and the author of A Court Divided: The Rehnquist Court and the Future of Constitutional Law. He divides his time between Washington, DC, and Cambridge, Massachusetts
From Booklist During his confirmation hearing, Chief Justice John Roberts described his role as a neutral umpire, applying the law without bias. Tushnet effectively demolishes the concept that these cases are divided “on the legal merits,” which makes clear why appointments to the court are now such a vital power of the executive branch. Tushnet, a law professor at Harvard, examines how the Roberts court copes with some of these cases, ranging over issues of abortion, civil rights, gay rights, and Obamacare. --Jay Freeman . Associate Justice Elena Kagan, however, stated that judges have the leeway to judge. Barack Obama
"Fascinating look into the law and politics of the Roberts Court" according to DAG. This book provides a fascinating look into the workings of the Roberts Court over the past few years. Tushnet explores the legal arguments and political maneuverings behind cases involving issues such as Obamacare, gun rights, affirmative action, free speech and campaign finance. He also provides insight into the judicial appointment process and describes how conservatives have managed to develop a legal theory that has come to dominate US constitutional jurisprudence. The book is written in clear and plain language, and is highly readable.Tushnet's central thesis is that the ou. Another look at the evolving Roberts' Court A new book on the Supreme Court by Mark Tushnet is always something to look forward to reading. This volume is no exception. Tushnet, now at Harvard Law School after many years at Georgetown, is one of the most perceptive and informative students of the Court now writing. He shares some important insights in this study. One of his most interesting findings is that the Roberts' Court going forward will involve intense competition between the Chief and Justice Kagan for control of the Court. While as is to be expected Tushnet covers much of the same ground as Marcia Coyle in her r. The Cat-Tribe said An Enlightening View Into the Workings of the Roberts Court and the Meanings of its Decisions. A brilliant book by one of the finest constitutional scholars of our time. This book fairly dissects the nuances of the function of the Supreme Court under Chief Justice Roberts. It explains the meaning, context, and likely behind-the-scenes machinations of various of the Roberts Court's biggest decisions. The analysis is even-handed and even defends some of the Court's more controversial decisions as reasonable. Moreover, the book explains the group dynamics on the (then) 5-An Enlightening View Into the Workings of the Roberts Court and the Meanings of its Decisions The Cat-Tribe A brilliant book by one of the finest constitutional scholars of our time. This book fairly dissects the nuances of the function of the Supreme Court under Chief Justice Roberts. It explains the meaning, context, and likely behind-the-scenes machinations of various of the Roberts Court's biggest decisions. The analysis is even-handed and even defends some of the Court's more controversial decisions as reasonable. Moreover, the book explains the group dynamics on the (then) 5-4 divided court, with Justice Kennedy as a swing vote and with Justice Kagan and Chief Justice Roberts in. divided court, with Justice Kennedy as a swing vote and with Justice Kagan and Chief Justice Roberts in