James L. Gibson and Michael J. Nelson

Political scientists James L. Gibson and Michael J. Nelson analyze how state high courts shape American inequality through policy decisions and rulings favoring privileged litigants. They discuss the challenges of data collection, the influence of state Supreme Court decisions on abortion laws, the relevance and impact of state courts in the United States, and the consequences of a consistently conservative Supreme Court. They emphasize the need to study state Supreme Courts and for citizens to stay informed about their actions.