Adam and I usually only track word counts since occasional incorporation of appendices and images can distort page counts. Below is avg words by opinion type (footnotes omitted) between 16' and 23’ term. Only dissents have shown much in way of 'significant'(?) growth. Concurrences to a lesser extent

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I’m teaching a specialized (upper division & honors) course on the Supreme Court in the Spring.

Goal is to facilitate pragmatic discussions re: the Court using empirical social science, APD, and case law.

Any suggestions for particular topics would be greatly appreciated!

I see we’re back

Bloomberg piece today raises interesting notions re: the composition of the lower Art. III Courts. Some additional figs below from the FJC's Art. III Directory -- Specif. focusing on appointment history to the District Courts

(Note: Ideology Assigned Using JCS -- Missing JCS = President NOMINATE)

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