When Thurgood Marshall-the great-grandson of a slave-was born, African Americans were denied equal rights in America. Segregation was legal. Lynching was common. In some places, African Americans were entirely excluded from public life...
United States. Supreme Court
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Author:Kanefield, TeriSummary: -
Author:Paddock, LisaSummary:Gives you the scoop on how the Court reaches its decisions Get involved and track a case through the system This fun and easy guide demystifies the federal court system by describing what kinds of cases the justices hear, outlining how...
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"This landmark new book gives us an invaluable perspective on the Supreme Court in democracy's hour of maximum danger."-Jon Meacham. The gripping story of the year that transformed the Supreme Court into the court of...
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Author:Ortiz, VictoriaSummary:Dramatically narrated case histories from Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's stellar career are interwoven with an account of her life - including her childhood, family, beliefs, many-faceted personality, education, marriage, children, legal...
