As controversies surrounding the U.S. S
upreme Court’s legitimacy and power grow, it is more important than ever to understand the decisions made by its Justices. Legal Studies Professor Liz Bornstein will share some techniques that will help you break down a Supreme Court opinion into digestible parts and better understand why and how these decisions are made.
This discussion was held Friday March 1, 2024 as the Supreme Court was taking up issues concerning banning Donald Trump from the November ballot in November, presidential immunity from prosecution, gun rights, the rule-making power of federal agencies, social media, and others.
View a recording of the talk here
How to Read a Supreme Court Case
PBS- How to read a Supreme Court case: 10 tips for nonlawyers
Legal Terms
Glossary of Legal Terms-United States Courts
Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health
Supreme Court Website- Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health
Oyez- Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health
Nexus Uni- Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health
Bryant University Resources from Lunch and Learn Reproductive Rights in Rhode Island: A Post-Dobbs Analysis held on October 19, 2022: https://library.bryant.edu/reproductive-rights-resources
Understanding a Supreme Court Opinion
American Bar Association: How to Read a Supreme Court Opinion
UMICH- Life Cycle of a Supreme Court Case
Supreme Court- Oral Arguments
Supreme Court Procedures- Accepting Cases
NPR- Supreme Court Shadow Docket
SCOTUS Blog- Shadow Docket