Packing the Court

In "Packing the Court," acclaimed author James MacGregor Burns examines the evolving role of the Supreme Court, highlighting its increasing power and partisanship, which diverges from the original intentions of the Founding Fathers. He reveals how justices often act like politicians, a reality that few Americans recognize. The book provides historical context, detailing how past presidents, including Jefferson, Jackson, Lincoln, and FDR, confronted a court that routinely impeded progressive reforms and resisted the will of elected majorities.