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FantasySCOTUS is an online fantasy league created by Josh Blackman, head of the Harlan Institute.[1][2][3] In 2014, FantasySCOTUS was acquired and is now run by LexPredict, LLC.[4] It involves enthusiasts of constitutional law predicting how each member of the United States Supreme Court will rule on any given case. To date, over 25,000 have signed up for FantasySCOTUS.[5] Beginning in October 2014, players can compete for prizes. A high school version has been created to help improve education in constitutional law.[6]

Justice Stephen Breyer stated when asked about the site: "I’m glad the public is interested. The more the public knows about the court, the better."[7]

References

  1. ^ "FantasySCOTUS from the Harlan Institute". Retrieved 5 November 2010.
  2. ^ Mears, Bill (December 16, 2009). "Frustrated with fantasy football? Try the Supreme Court - CNN.com". CNN. Retrieved 5 November 2010.
  3. ^ Jones, Ashby (November 11, 2009). "Like To Gamble? Know the Supreme Court? It's Your Lucky Day - Law Blog - WSJ". Wall Street Journal Law Blog. Retrieved 5 November 2010.
  4. ^ "FantasySCOTUS from LexPredict". Retrieved 9 October 2014.
  5. ^ "Forget Fantasy Football, Try Fantasy SCOTUS". Retrieved 9 October 2014.
  6. ^ Hobbs, Holly (November 4, 2010). "Fantasy Supreme Court league challenges enthusiasts, educates students". The Washington Post. Retrieved 5 November 2010.
  7. ^ "How Appealing Extra". Blogger. Retrieved 5 November 2010.