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The Political Supreme Court

A Forgotten History
  • Rachel Shelden
2026
W. Hodding Carter III

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Rain clouds roll over the United States Supreme Court building on June 18, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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For Most of Its History, the Supreme Court Didn’t Pretend to Be Apolitical

Early Supreme Court justices were openly political, shaping laws and campaigns, with Dred Scott revealing the Court's limited authority.
by Rachel Shelden via Talking Points Memo on June 30, 2026
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