Cedric Merlin Powell (Kentucky University of Louisville)

Post-Racial Constitutionalism and the Roberts Court

Rhetorical Neutrality and the Perpetuation of Inequality

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Produktbeschreibung

This book provides a Critical Race Theory analysis of how the United States Supreme Court under the leadership of Chief Justice John Roberts perpetuates structural inequality through neutral process rhetoric and illusory democratic ideals. It offers a comprehensive critique of the Court's race jurisprudence and post-racialism.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 251
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Oktober 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 368g
• ISBN-13: 9781108813860
• ISBN-10: 1108813860
• Artikelnr.: 68801343

Autorenporträt

Cedric Merlin Powell is the Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs Professor of Law and Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law. His extensive publications in articles, essays, and book reviews explore the connection between neutrality and structural inequality.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Rhetorical neutrality and post-racial historicism
2. The Burger and Rehnquist Courts: transitional equality and post-racial colorblindness
3. The Roberts Court and post-racial constitutionalism
4. Post-racial process discourse: Schuette v. Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action
5. Fisher II: Post-racial process values and the diversity myth
6. Ricci v. DeStefano: Post-racial neutrality, opportunity, and results
7. Texas Department of Housing Affairs v. The Inclusive Communities Project, Inc.: disparate impact and post-racialism
8. Voting rights: contrived federalism and the problem of second-generation discrimination
Conclusion.