The Nine, by Jeffrey Toobin
Every once in a while I’ll read a book. I know, that shocks some of you. I’m trying to read more, though, and watch less TV. Currently I’m in the middle of a book I got for Christmas called The Nine. I’m really enjoying it, and recommend it to anyone who’s interested in the judicial branch or constitutional law.
Toobin does a good job examining each justice in detail in the last 20 or 25 years, and he spends a lot of time on critical court issues like abortion, civic rights, civil liberties, federalism, etc.
Here’s a quick fact I didn’t know: Senator George Mitchell, who just completed an investigation for major league baseball, was asked to serve on the court by President Clinton. He turned it down, preferring to focus on policy and legislation, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg ended up taking the seat.
