Deadlocked: How America Shaped the Supreme Court - Season 1 - Eps 3: The Rule of Five
Most consequential cases of the 1990s rest with the decisive swing votes of Justices O’Connor and Kennedy—both nominated by Republican presidents and sometimes siding with the liberal bloc. Bush v. Gore divides the nation and challenges the perception that the Court operates independently from partisan politics. With George W. Bush’s nominees and his chance to dramatically shift the balance, the Supreme Court enters a new era of ideological polarization.
About Deadlocked: How America Shaped the Supreme Court
Title: Deadlocked: How America Shaped the Supreme Court
First Air Date: 2023-09-22
Last Air Date: 2023-10-13
Status: Ended
Rating: 10/10 (from 2 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 4
Network: Showtime
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Trilogy Films, Sony Pictures Television
Synopsis
Documentary series examining the vital role the Supreme Court plays in the context of America’s shifting political landscape. Each of the four episodes features an in-depth look at pivotal cases that altered the state of the union.
