Last Branch Standing: A Potentially Surprising, Occasionally Witty Journey Inside Today's Supreme Court
by Sarah Isgur
Description
Peeling back the mythology surrounding the modern Supreme Court, this lively, clear-eyed guide reveals how the justices’ alliances, philosophies, and institutional instincts complicate the familiar liberal-versus-conservative divide. Sarah Isgur takes readers inside the Court’s inner workings—from how cases arrive on the docket to the culture of clerks and the forces shaping landmark decisions—while offering an irreverent look at the people behind the robes. Along the way, she examines the Court’s constitutional role, its vulnerabilities, and the challenges facing the rule of law. Witty, accessible, and incisive, the book is both a primer for curious citizens and a provocative argument for understanding—and perhaps repairing—the nation’s highest court.
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paperback
Random House
Published Apr 14, 2026
417 pages
ISBN: 9780593800928
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First Published
2026
Language
eng
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