Justice Deferred: Race and the Supreme Court

Burton and Derfner study the three-century history of the United States Supreme Court and its complicity in the nation’s history of racism. Analyzing nearly 200 cases, the authors conclude that the Court is responsible for the country’s fragile civil rights protections — but still holds the power to ensure equal rights for all.

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April 2026

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