This guide covers: news about the Court; pending case information; opinions; briefs and petitions; oral argument transcripts; justices - biographies and other information; articles and books about the court; and statistical information about the Court.
For advice specific to your research, ask a research librarian at the Zief Library Research Desk, or call 415.422.6773.
What about filling an open seat on the court? Visit the "Nominations" section of this guide for information on the process and links to the latest news.
If you have a case before the Supreme Court, or one you'd like to take to the Court, this is THE practice guide to consult. It covers strategy and tactics, all the ins and outs of the Court's rules and procedures, as well as the Court's customs.
Supreme Court Practice, 10th ed.
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These books cover the Court's procedures, history, and justices, and can lead you to further, more detailed, research resources.
The U.S. Supreme Court: A Very Short Introduction
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The Supreme Court A to Z, 4th ed.
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The Oxford Companion to the Supreme Court of the United States
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Guide to the U.S. Supreme Court, 5th ed.
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Landmark Decisions of the United States Supreme Court, 2d ed.
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Encyclopedia of the American Constitution, 2d ed.
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Supreme Court of the United States: A Bibliography with Indexes
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