100 Americans Making Constitutional History

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Focusing on the individuals behind pivotal U.S. Supreme Court cases, this collection features 100 biographical profiles that explore the social and political contexts of landmark decisions. Edited by constitutional historian Melvin I. Urofsky, each profile provides insight into the lives of those involved, from heroes to controversial figures. Through compelling narratives, the book highlights how personal stories, like that of Linda Brown in Brown v. Board of Education, shaped constitutional history and the principle of equal protection under the law.