Book of the Week: The Oath by Jeffrey Toobin

The Oath: The Obama White House and the Supreme Court by Jeffrey Toobin

In his new book, The Oath: The Obama White House and the Supreme Court, Toobin describes how the Supreme Court's 2010 Citizens United decision and the Affordable Care Act ruling from this year show how the Constitution is being reinterpreted — and how Supreme Court precedent is being quickly overturned.

"It used to be that what it meant to be a conservative on the Supreme Court was respect for precedent and slow-moving change," Toobin says. "What's so different about the Roberts court is the way they are burning through many of the precedents they don't like."

The president for the next four years will have an opportunity to solidify the direction of the Roberts court. Put this book on your reading list! It was recommended by Paul LaRocca, Associate Professor of Humanities.