The Court v. the voters : the troubling story of how the Supreme Court has undermined voting rights / Joshua A. Douglas.
| Author/creator | Douglas, Joshua A. author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Boston, Massachusetts : Beacon Press, [2024] |
| Description | xviii, 220 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Court versus the voters |
| Portion of title | Troubling story of how the Supreme Court has undermined voting rights |
| Contents | Introduction -- The 1980 election and the beginning of the end : Anderson v. Celebrezze (1983) -- A vote for Donald Duck : Burdick v. Takushi (1992) -- The fight over voter ID : Crawford v. Marion County Election Board (2008) -- The stigma of felon disenfranchisement : Richardson v. Ramirez (1974) -- Money talks : Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010) -- An "embarrassing judicial fart" : Bush v. Gore (2000) -- Throwing away your umbrella during a rainstorm : Shelby County v. Holder (2013) -- An activist court : Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee (2021) -- Politicians gone wild : Rucho v. Common Cause (2019) -- The next looming case -- Conclusion. |
| Abstract | "Joshua Douglas takes us behind the scenes of significant cases in voting rights--some surprising and unknown, and some familiar--to investigate the historic crossroads that have irrevocably changed our elections and the nation. In crisp and accessible prose, Douglas tells the story of each case, sheds light on the intractable election problems we face as a result, and highlights the unique role the highest court has played in producing a broken electoral system"-- Provided by the publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN | 9780807010938 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 0807010936 (hardcover) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | KF4886 .D68 2024 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |