Robed representatives : how Black judges advocate in American courts / Taneisha Means Davis.
| Author/creator | Means Davis, Taneisha author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Stanford, California : Stanford University Press, [2026] |
| Description | xviii, 304 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Black judges and judicial diversity in American courts -- Advocative representation : theorizing Black representation in the courts -- Roots of the robe : the backgrounds, life experiences, and socialization of Black judges -- The color of their souls : Black judges' racial identities and consciousness -- Black judges' self-perceptions and procedural justice -- Black judges' judicial decisions in cases -- Advocative representation in the courthouse -- Advocative representation in the community -- Conclusion : robed representatives in American courts and the future of justice administration. |
| Abstract | "The number of Black state and federal judges has grown considerably in the post-Civil Rights Era. They are, in fact, the second most represented group of judges in the state and federal courts. Furthermore, historic appointments of Black men and women to the federal judiciary, including Ketanji Brown Jackson, as well as generally increased calls for the diversification of the courts in recent years have renewed questions about judicial representation. What does having more Black judges in courthouses and communities mean for the political representation of Black people and Black interests? In Robed Representatives, Taneisha Means Davis offers new insights into the lives, identity politics, and actions of Black state court judges. The narratives centered in the book reveal an identity-to-politics link that exists among Black judges that lead them to represent their group interests. This link is corroborated with data that highlights numerous previously unidentified manifestations of racial representation in the legal system. Means demonstrates that only through exploration of the lives, identities, and behaviors of historically underrepresented judges will it be possible to arrive at a comprehensive understanding of the importance - and limitations - of racial diversity in the courts"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Means Davis, Taneisha. Robed representatives. Stanford, California : Stanford University Press, 2026 9781503641358 |
| LCCN | 2025012691 |
| ISBN | 9781503640627 hardcover |
| ISBN | 1503640620 hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781503641341 paperback |
| ISBN | 1503641341 paperback |
| ISBN | electronic book |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | KF8785 .M43 2026 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |