Summary
Contents
The Supreme Court Compendium provides historical and statistical information on the Supreme Court: its institutional development; caseload; decision trends; the background, nomination, and voting behavior of its justices; its relationship with public, governmental, and other judicial bodies; and its impact. With over 180 tables and figures, this new edition is intended to capture the full retrospective picture through the 2013-2014 term of the Roberts Court and the momentous decisions handed down within the last four years, including United States v. Windsor, National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius, and Shelby County v. Holder.
The Supreme Court’s Review Process, Caseload, and Cases
The Supreme Court’s Review Process, Caseload, and Cases
The material in this chapter provides basic information on the Court’s work. We begin with the review process and the Court’s rules governing the process’s operations and procedures. Those rules detailing the steps litigants must take ...