Statutory Law vs. Case Law: What is precedent and why is SCOTUS so important?

The Supreme Court is in the middle of its October term, which means you are likely seeing articles about cases being argued right now dealing with abortion rights, voting rights, and the Constitution. But how can a case that is challenging a specific law in Mississippi matter so much? Just like usual, this topic can be a semester long course, but Senior Associate Ryne Sandel does hi best to paint with a broad brush and gives you the high-level overview of how case-law works in the American legal system.

[@EdisonFlow510]

This was REALLY great! I now fully understand the importance of finding good case law.

[@Bellawhite1]

Brillant explication of the difference between Statutory Law and Case Law and why it is important to refer to case law for precedent.

[@nicolima256]

Helping me understand the police academy law classes thank you

[@davidbendall7919]

Thanks, although you covered the topic well, I would like to hear more about this topic.

[@paulgarduno2867]

whenever any cop calls you..is
because they do not have a case.
as liars as they are ..
They want to build something.
I speak out of personal experience.

[@Royalchaliceproduction]

Does case law trump the constitution?

[@davidbendall7919]

No, all law must be within the boundaries of the Constitution on every level. When vague, the courts decide.