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Justice Scalia served on the US Supreme Court for almost 30 years and was in many way the Conservative anchor of the court after his appointment by President Reagan in 1986. Justice Scalia was well-known for his intellectual firepower; acerbic writing; a preference for ideology over pragmatism; and conservatism based on Catholic theology, legal formalism, and economic libertarianism. This audiobook displays all of those aspects through five cases that showcase Scalia's legal perspectives.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginburg is for many a truly iconic Supreme Court Justice. This volume reviews some landmark cases, in which she was a key participant. Justice Ginsburg was a fierce advocate for sexual equality, and was the founding director of the Women's Rights Project at the ACLU including arguing cases before the Supreme Court on many occasions.

This volume examines the Supreme Court's landmark decisions relating to First Amendment rights, including the freedom of speech, freedom of the press, the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances. The book discusses how the Court's actions relating to freedom of expression have evolved over recent decades and in light of recent events. Cases discussed include Alvarez (2012), USAID (2013), Heffernan (2016), Packingham (2017), and Iancu (2019). 

An analysis of recent US Supreme Court decisions relating to regulation of corporate entities, including arguments and opinion announcements from key cases, including American Express, Jesner, Epic Systems, Janus, and Knick.

This audiobook includes examination of recent Supreme Court decisions (2014-2020) relating to religion. Five cases are discussed and audio of the oral argument and opinion of the court are included (or a reproduction of the audio where the original is unavailable). The cases highlight the tension between the free exercise clause and the establishment cause in how the government treats religion.

This audiobook covers some of the key cases in which Justice Kennedy was involved during his three decade span on the U.S. Supreme Court. This includes an assessment of the evolution of Kennedy's thinking on topics such as separation of powers, marriage equality, and the death penalty. For legal scholars and interested U.S. Supreme Court observers, this book provides a case-centric summary of Justice Kennedy's thinking and some of the key cases during his long Supreme Court tenure.

This audiobook reviews the impact of Justice John Paul Stevens on America's Supreme Court, as Stevens currently holds the third longest tenure in court history. Cases reviewed include Chevron and the Clean Air Act, Wallace and Prayer in Public Schools, Apprendi and Due Process, Bush vs. Gore and the 2000 Election and Hamdan and Habeas Corpus.

The volume reviews modern US Supreme Court landmark cases relating to the topic of abortion. Cases covered include Roe v. Wade, Griswold v. Connecticut, City of Akron v. Akron Center for Reproductive Health, Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pa. v. Casey, Gonzales v. Carhart, and recent developments in Whole Woman’s Health v. Jackson and Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health. The book reviews the decisions and rationale of the Court and how it has evolved. The oral arguments and opinion announcements from key cases are also included.

A exploration of prominent US Supreme Court cases from recent history (2010-2021) concerning elections and voting rights. Cases discussed include the relevant landmark cases namely: Citizens United, Rucho, Brnovich, Shelby County, and others. Full audio of oral arguments and opinions are included together with analysis of the relevant cases. Hear from the United States Supreme Court in their own words on topics that continue to be debated and shape the American political landscape today. Legal scholar Matt Bewig provides insightful commentary to frame the court's positions.