Supreme Court Research Guide

This guide provides background information and suggests resources for further research on the history of the U.S. Supreme Court, the justices of the Court, and the Court's practice and decisions.

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Introduction

The Supreme Court of the United States is the court of last resort in the United States. Many cases that the Court reviews concern the U.S. Constitution, and the Court's decisions have far-reaching implications for the citizenry and the history of the United States. This guide is designed to give some background information and suggest resources for further research on the history of the Court, the Justices of the Court, and the Court's practice and decisions.

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Research Guides

In addition to this guide, there are many other freely available research guides on the U.S. Supreme Court:

Update History

Updated 5/2013 (ET)
Updated 4/2022 (MMK)
Links 2/23 (MMK)