Liberal Hegemon w/ Aziz Rana
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FDR and the Supreme Court Struggle
This chapter explores the fierce opposition from the Supreme Court against FDR's New Deal reforms, particularly focusing on labor and capital regulation. It discusses key events such as the court packing proposal and the 'switch in time that saved nine' that ultimately reshaped American governance and constitutional interpretation. Moreover, it highlights how the interplay of race and economic policy during this era established enduring inequalities within the U.S. constitutional framework.
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