We often hear that individuals who near to symbolize major Supreme Courtdecisions "took their case all the way to the Supreme Court." But sometimes, such plaintiffs are taken by hand. Bob explores how shopping for the perfect plaintiff to serve as the poster child for an issue is a strategy employed by public-interest law across the political spectrum, and dates back to 19th-century civil rights litigation. Discuss on Twitter: #OTMSCOTUSSong: "A Ride With Polly Jean" by Jenny Scheinman
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