Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes.

NIXON, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994; TRUMP, Donald, 1946-

Leah Litman's book "Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes" provides a critical analysis of the Roberts court, arguing that conservative justices make decisions based on the belief that Republicans are unfairly treated in a diverse society. Litman highlights instances where the court prioritizes protecting their perceived minority status over legal precedent, citing examples like Justice Alito's support for the Stop the Steal movement and the court's focus on discrimination against religious and social conservatives during Covid lockdowns. The book offers a satirical look at conservative politics over the past fifty years and warns of a court influenced by far-right conspiracy theories. [Extracted from the article]

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