Joan Biskupic Knihy

The book delves into the unique impact of Justice Antonin Scalia on the U.S. Supreme Court, highlighting his larger-than-life persona and distinctive interpretations of the law. It examines how Scalia's tenure challenged conventional views and shaped legal debates, emphasizing his significant role in the Court's history over the past two centuries. Through an exploration of his philosophy and influence, the narrative provides insight into the complexities of legal interpretation and the lasting legacy of one of America's most notable jurists.

CNN Senior Supreme Court Analyst Joan Biskupic provides an urgent and inside look at the history-making era in the Supreme Court during the Trump and post-Trump years, from its seismic shift to the Right to its controversial decisions, including its reversal of Roe v. Wade, based on access to all the key players. Nine Black Robes displays the inner maneuverings among the Supreme Court justices that led to the seismic reversal of Roe v. Wade and a half century of women's abortion rights. Biskupic details how rights are stripped away or, alternatively as in the case of gun owners, how rights are expanded. Today's bench--with its conservative majority--is desperately ideological. The Court has been headed rightward and ensnared by its own intrigues for years, but the Trump appointments hastened the modern transformation. With unparalleled access to key players, Biskupic shows the tactics of each justice and reveals switched votes and internal pacts that typically never make the light of day, yet will have repercussions for generations to come. Nine Black Robes is the definitive narrative of the country's highest court and its profound impact on all Americans.

An incisive biography of the Supreme Court's enigmatic Chief Justice, taking us inside the momentous legal decisions of his tenure so far John Roberts was named to the Supreme Court in 2005 claiming he would act as a neutral umpire in deciding cases. His critics argue he has been anything but, pointing to his conservative victories on voting rights and campaign finance. Yet he broke from orthodoxy in his decision to preserve Obamacare. How are we to understand the motives of the most powerful judge in the land? In The Chief, award-winning journalist Joan Biskupic contends that Roberts is torn between two, often divergent, priorities: to carry out a conservative agenda, and to protect the Court's image and his place in history. Biskupic shows how Roberts's dual commitments have fostered distrust among his colleagues, with major consequences for the law. Trenchant and authoritative, The Chief reveals the making of a justice and the drama on this nation's highest court.

The biography delves into the life of Sandra Day O'Connor, highlighting her pivotal role as the first woman on the Supreme Court and her influence on American law. Author Joan Biskupic utilizes private papers and extensive interviews to portray O'Connor as a multifaceted individual—balancing her careers in law and politics with her roles as a mother and socialite. The narrative captures her evolution from a hesitant judge to a decisive figure in shaping legal precedents, offering a nuanced view of her contributions and personal life.