From the structure of the Supreme Court to its proceedings, this comprehensive encyclopedia presents the cornerstone of the American justice system. Featuring more than 600 A-to-Z entries-written by leading academics and lawyers-this title offers a thorough review of critical cases, issues, biographies, and topics important to understanding the Supreme Court. Entries include: Abortion; Capital punishment; Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission; Double jeopardy; employment discrimination; Federalism; Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission; Obergefell v. Hodges; police use of force; public health and the U.S. Constitution; Thurgood Marshall; Title IX and schools; United States v. Nixon; Earl Warren; and Wiretapping.