Law professor Leah Litman lifts the lid on the workings of the U.S. Supreme Court and the worrying new trends in its decisions.

The Supreme Court holds unparalleled power in the U.S. and is made up of nine justices. Six of the current justices were appointed by Republican presidents, and many feel that they are making their political allegiances clear.

In her May 2025 book, Lawless, Leah Litman gives us a searing insight into the Supreme Court system and how the right-wing politics of its justices are affecting the American judicial system.

Drawing on her experience as a journalist, political commentator, and professor of law, Litman unveils key decisions that point to the erosion of democracy.

Litman provides an easy-to-follow overview of the history of the Supreme Court, how it's changed, and why we should be concerned.