The Shadow Docket by Stephen Vladeck Summary
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The Supreme Court's shadow docket - secret rulings without hearings - has quietly reshaped American law. This NYT bestseller exposes how unelected justices wield unchecked power, favoring Republican policies while evading accountability. "Important" (NYT) and "fascinating" (Economist) - democracy's warning bell.
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Justice in the Shadows: America's Secret Supreme Court
Imagine waking up to discover that a fundamental right had vanished overnight-not through a landmark Supreme Court decision announced with fanfare, but through an unsigned, one-paragraph order released minutes before midnight. This isn't hypothetical. On September 1, 2021, at 11:58 p.m., five Supreme Court justices effectively ended abortion access in Texas through what legal experts call the "shadow docket"-a system of unsigned orders with minimal explanation that nonetheless produce massive real-world consequences. While most Americans picture the Court issuing carefully reasoned opinions after oral arguments, this represents less than 1% of its actual work. The rest happens in the shadows, with profound implications for democracy, transparency, and the rule of law.
The Hidden Machinery Behind America's Highest Court
From Transparency to Shadow: The Court's Transformation
Same-Sex Marriage: How the Court Decides Without Deciding
The Trump Administration's Shadow Docket Revolution
Religious Liberty and Voting Rights: The Shadow Docket's Growing Power
Bringing the Court Out of the Shadows
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