Kevin McGuire

Kevin McGuire is a Professor of Political Science at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He specializes in the U.S. Supreme Court and American constitutional law, with a focus on institutional arrangements, public opinion impacts, and judicial outcome modeling.

• Ph.D. from Ohio State University (1991)

His research explores the intersection of legal institutions and policymaking, emphasizing how psychological factors and public sentiment influence judicial decisions. Recent work includes issue transformation on the Court’s agenda and compliance with judicial policies.

His publications span constitutional law textbooks and peer-reviewed articles in journals like The American Political Science Review and Law & Society Review. While no scientific awards are listed, his contributions to legal scholarship are significant.