The Supreme Court at work: "sword dancing," opinion assignment and writing

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The Supreme Court at work: "sword dancing," opinion assignment and writing

The U.S. Supreme Court writes opinions to explain and justify to the American people the decisions it reaches in cases it hears and resolves in conference. The explanation of the Court’s interpretations of statutes, constitutional provisions, precedents and, ultimately, its results, is critical to the partnership between the judiciary and the citizenry, one that hinges on the public’s trust in the...