Courting Justice ― Ten New Jersey Cases That Shook the Nation

Ten cases decided between 1960 and 2011, including the Karen Ann Quinlan decision, the Baby M case, the Mount Laurel decision, Megan’s Law, and the series of decisions known as Abbott/Robinson that directed state funding of poor urban schools on par with suburban districts, shed light on landmark decisions and their impact on national and global events. Different experts cover each case, providing insight into the court’s approach and decision-making process.

PAUL L. TRACTENBERG is Board of Governors Distinguished Service Professor and Alfred C. Clapp Distinguished Public Service Professor at Rutgers School of Law-Newark. He is the author of numerous books, articles, and papers on education law and policy, a frequent lecturer, and a consultant and adviser to national, regional, and state organizations and agencies.