Supreme Control: The Long War for the Supreme Court—and Why Republicans Are Currently Winning

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An essential history of how both parties fought for control of the Supreme Court—and how Republicans have seized the advantage.

LAWRENCE, Kan. - TelAve -- The University Press of Kansas announces the publication of Supreme Control: The Long War for the Supreme Court—and why Republicans Are Currently Winning by Lucas A Powe, Jr. At a moment when the Supreme Court is more powerful and politically consequential than ever, Powe delivers a sweeping and illuminating history of how the battle for control of the nation's highest court has shaped American law, and reached a decisive turning point.

As Supreme Court decisions increasingly dominate headlines and reshape everyday life, Supreme Control provides essential context for understanding how we arrived at today's conservative-dominated Roberts Court. Powe shows that this shift is not accidental, but the result of a deliberate, decades-long political strategy to build a "reliable" conservative majority—culminating in the judicial appointments of the Trump presidency.

Drawing on decades of scholarship, Powe places this moment within a broader historical struggle stretching from the founding era through the Warren Court to today. From abortion and gun rights to religion, affirmative action, and executive power, the Court now stands at the center of American political life. Supreme Control reveals how this transformation reflects a long war over constitutional authority, and what it means for the future of American democracy.

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  • Timely and urgent: Explains the Supreme Court's central role in today's most contentious political and cultural debates.
  • Authoritative voice: By leading constitutional scholar Lucas A. Powe, Jr., Regents Chair at the University of Texas School of Law.
  • A revealing thesis: Demonstrates how a decades-long conservative strategy successfully reshaped the Court.
  • Historical depth with contemporary relevance: Connects the founding era, the Warren Court, and today's Roberts Court.
  • Broad audience appeal: Ideal for general readers, students, scholars, and anyone following U.S. politics and law.
  • Perfect for media tie-ins: Offers expert insight into ongoing Supreme Court rulings and political developments.
Learn more about the book here: https://kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700643288/

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