There's a job out there with a great deal of power, pay, prestige, and near-perfect job-security. And there's only one way to be hired: get appointed to the US Supreme Court. But how do US Supreme Court Justices actually get that honor?...

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This video explains how Supreme Court justices are nominated and confirmed, covering the role of the President, Senate Judiciary Committee, and the Senate. It also discusses lifetime appointments and the process for filling vacancies,...

Discover the critical role of the Supreme Court in interpreting the Constitution and determining the legality of laws through judicial review. Learn how Supreme Court justices are appointed, how they review cases, and how their...

This video explores Thurgood Marshall’s historic appointment to the Supreme Court in 1967 by President Lyndon Johnson and his legacy as a justice. Known for his strong stance on civil rights, Justice Marshall advocated for the rights...

Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer discusses the unique dynamics and evolution of the court over time, the decision-making process and his legacy with Wall Street Journal Editor in Chief Matt Murray.

Thurgood Marshall, the most successful civil rights lawyer of all time and America’s first Supreme court Justice, was instrumental in the fight for equality in the United States.

A look back at the life and career of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

This video provides an overview of the Supreme Court, its history, role, and powers. It explains how the Supreme Court ensures that laws are constitutional and examines the process for filling vacancies on the Court. The video also...

This video explores the creation and development of the U.S. Supreme Court, from its establishment in 1787 to the Judiciary Act of 1869, which set the number of justices at nine. Learn about the court's early challenges, its evolving...

Sitting at the pinnacle of the judicial branch of government, the U.S. Supreme Court is the highest court in the land. Its landmark rulings have had an enduring impact on American life and law.

The Supreme Court’s responsibility is to interpret all laws and ensure that they do not conflict with the founding principles of the Constitution. This video discusses the Supreme Court Justices and how they handled the role. The video...

Earlier in the week Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement, setting up a battle to replace him. So in this video, we discuss who Biden's likely to put forward, who the top candidates are and what this means for the...

The secret to winning an argument isn't grand rhetoric or elegant style, says US Supreme Court litigator Neal Katyal -- it takes more than that. With stories of some of the most impactful cases he's argued before the Court, Katyal shows...

This week Craig Benzine talks about what happens when a case makes it to the Supreme Court of the United States (or the SCOTUS). We're going to focus on court procedure today. We talk about how to petition to get your case heard, how...

Learn how a case gets heard by the Supreme Court, starting with the Rule of Four, where four justices must agree to review a case. Discover the process of oral arguments, written briefs, and how the Court announces its decisions...

The Supreme Court becomes kind of a big deal by getting judicial review.

This Supreme Court has an important term ahead of them, three cases which could allow the Conservative justices on the court to roll back progressive's actions. So in this video we unpack the 3 cases which cover gun control, abortion...

This video explains the process by which cases are selected and heard by the U.S. Supreme Court, including the role of appeals, writs of certiorari, and the rule of four. It also covers the types of cases that originate directly in the...

In episode 42 of Supreme Court Briefs, the Supreme Court becomes kind of a big deal by getting judicial review.

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President Barack Obama picked centrist Judge Merrick Garland to fill the Supreme Court seat left vacant by the sudden death of Justice Antonin Scalia. Politics aside, the nomination process is simple enough.

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