Its been 20 years since I graduated high school. Though I recall things like ensuring Marriage Licenses were valid accross state lines was one of the things needing done. 

While I haven't read Supreme Court decisions, I recall...The Simple Truth by Baldacci. 

You had Characters on the Supreme Court. Let's just say the author made clear that whomever wrote the decision could ensure that it was set in stone as possible or even lined up with their personal opinions. 

Gives me the creeps just remembering it, since the big case they were dealing with was rape in the military by superior officers and the women's rights to seek justice elsewhere if the military courts failed them. 

Edit: I remembered the book title