In The Supreme Court on Trial, Charles Hyneman presents a penetrating and provocative examination of the United States Supreme Court, challenging readers to consider the balance between judicial authority and democratic accountability. Written in an era of heightened political and social change, the book scrutinizes the Court's decisions, its interpretive powers, and its role in shaping national policy. Hyneman—an accomplished political scientist—approaches the subject with both scholarly rigor and civic urgency, questioning whether the Court's influence has always aligned with the will and welfare of the people it serves. Hyneman explores landmark cases, constitutional interpretations, and the philosophical underpinnings of judicial review, all while engaging with the ongoing debate over whether nine unelected justices should wield such vast authority. His analysis is grounded in historical precedent yet alive to the controversies of his time, making it both a legal study and a reflection on American governance. He neither demonizes nor lionizes the Court; instead, he probes its strengths, exposes its weaknesses, and considers the reforms that might reconcile judicial power with democratic ideals. By blending constitutional scholarship with accessible prose, Hyneman invites both lawyers and lay readers to critically assess one of America's most revered institutions. The Supreme Court on Trial remains relevant for its insistence that no branch of government—however august—should stand above thoughtful public scrutiny.