"This book will introduce you to the day-to-day workings of the Court, including the ways the justices arrive at their decisions, noteworthy figures of the Court's history, and the layout of the Court building"--Back cover.
A brief biography of Thurgood Marshall, a civil rights lawyer who became the first African American justice on the United States Supreme Court, that discusses his early life, challenges he faced, and his major accomplishments.
"Describes the career of Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, including her work with for gender equality, her time with the ACLU, and her law career. Includes a "Topic Spotlight" special feature and fun facts"--.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is famous for her stylish collars (called jabots) and her commanding dissents. This opera-loving New Yorker has always spoken her mind; as a young lawyer, RBG advocated for gender equality and women's rights when few others did. She gained attention for the cases she won when arguing in front of the Supreme Court, before taking her place on the bench in 1993.
Presents the story of the lawyer who successfully argued the case that ended legal racial segregation in America, describing what segregated life was like, Marshall's own slave ancestry and his effective "We the people" strategy.
Introduces the reader to the constant battles for equality faced by African Americans through a study of the career of Thurgood Marshall, the first African American appointed to the United States Supreme Court.
"The Supreme Court has the incredible power to overturn unconstitutional injustices through its rulings, making it a vital check to the executive and legislative branches' powers. This information-rich book introduces readers to inner workings of this essential aspect of the United States government and uses historical and contemporary examples to explain complex issues. Readers will explore landmark decisions, such as Brown v. The Board of Education, which provide context for current events"--Provided by publisher.
Thurgood Marshall's life, leadership, and legacy / written by Kekla Magoon ; illustrated by Laura Freeman
Magoon, Kekla
2021
Profiles the life and achievements of Supreme Court Justice and civil rights leader Thurgood Marshall. Includes a time line, summaries of major court cases, and resources.
