Super Short Summary

In The Nine, Jeffrey Toobin delves into the transformation of the U.S. Supreme Court from liberal to conservative over 35 years, beginning with Reagan's presidency and culminating in the 2005 death of Chief Justice Rehnquist. He explores the ideological shifts through key judicial appointments, landmark cases, and the Court's influence on American politics, focusing particularly on Reagan, Bush, and Clinton's reforms, the contentious 2000 presidential election decision, and the eventual solidification of a conservative majority under George W. Bush’s administration. The book covers sensitive topics such as legal battles over abortion and school desegregation.