The Supreme Court selects the cases they will hear. That's the system, nothing new here. "The Supreme Court receives about 10,000 petitions a year. The Justices use the "Rule of Four” to decide if they will take the case. If four of the nine Justices feel the case has value, they will issue a writ of certiorari. ... When all is said and done the Supreme Court will hear about 75-85 cases a year." judiciallearningcenter.org › the-us-s... How Does the U.S. Supreme Court Work? | The Judicial Learning Center