A special issue of Law & Policy, edited by Michael Dichio and Igor Logvinenko. Here’s a description:

This Special Issue “Global Perspectives on Judicial Politics and Democratic Backsliding” includes ten articles by fifteen scholars, providing an in-depth analysis of the judicial politics in the context of democratic backsliding. Five of the articles focus on the U.S. judiciary, examining its unique position in both enabling and resisting democratic backsliding. The other five present case studies from Europe, Southeast Asia, and Latin America, showcasing diverse tactics, approaches, and outcomes used by courts to react in a variety of ways to actors in these political systems. Published during the pivotal 2024 electoral year, this collection underscores the importance of continued research into the judiciary’s dual capacity to both protect and undermine democratic norms.