“Thirteenth and Fourteenth Amendment.” Pay particular attention to Supreme Court decisions that did not coincide with public opinion.

Peruse Chapter 14 of the course text entitled, “Thirteenth and Fourteenth Amendment.” Pay particular attention to Supreme Court decisions that did not coincide with public opinion.

Select a Supreme Court case related to civil rights, but unrelated to race, in which the decision did not coincide with public opinion. Think about how the policy effected by the decision impacted society.

With the case you selected in mind, reflect on the pros and cons of Supreme Court justices being insulated from public opinion.

Provide a brief description of the case you selected. Then, explain how the case did or might influence federal, state, and/or local public policies. Be specific and use examples to illustrate your explanation. Finally, with the case you selected in mind, explain at least one strength and one limitation of Supreme Court justices being insulated from public opinion. Be specific.