Each year, the Supreme Court of the United States announces new rulings with deep consequences for our lives. This fourth volume in Palgrave’s SCOTUS series describes, explains, and contextualizes the landmark cases of the US Supreme Court in the term ending 2021. With a close look at cases involving key issues and debates in American politics and society, tackles the Court’s rulings on college sports, climate change, voting restrictions, Obamacare, property rights, separation of powers, extra-territorial rights claims, LGBT rights, parole for youth offenders, free speech, immigration, religious liberty, and more. Written by notable scholars in political science and law, the chapters in  present the details of each ruling, its meaning for constitutional debate, and its impact on public policy or partisan politics. Finally, offers an analysis of the current state of ideological and interpretive divisions on the Court. weiterlesen