Deadlocked: How America Shaped the Supreme Court (2023)

S1E4 Crisis of Legitimacy

In the wake of the Senate's rejection of Merrick Garland's nomination and the later confirmations of Justices Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, and Barrett during the Trump administration, the Supreme Court swings sharply to the right. The Court's controversial decisions, including the landmark Dobbs ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade, intensify accusations of partisanship. As the youthful, staunchly conservative majority takes charge, the Court becomes a focal point in the debate over its influence on American society for years to come.