Uncertain Justice: The Roberts Court and the Constitution

Tribe (constitutional law, Harvard Univ.) and Matz's (contributor, SCOTUSblog) book about the Roberts Court (the Supreme Court under the leadership of Chief Justice John G. Roberts) and its view of the U.S. Constitution is thorough and remarkably current. The authors cover the major legal issues confronted by the court in long, detailed chapters that delve into the legal decision making behind each case. In addition to famous decisions such as the campaign finance case Citizens United, the authors explore related opinions that are less well known. This detail is especially helpful in understanding complex issues such as gun control, free speech, and privacy. The authors also look at the current justices, their personalities and backgrounds, and the way these factors have affected court rulings. Their exploration of the justices' experience and ideology leads to an extensive discussion of the impact of the Roberts Court on the Constitution and on American society.