Judicial Territory: Law, Capital, and the Expansion of American Empire - Paperbackby Shaina Potts (Author) In Judicial Territory, Shaina Potts reveals how the American empire has benefited from the post World War II expansion of United States judicial authority over the economic decisions of postcolonial governments. Introducing the term "judicial territory" to refer to the increasingly transnational space over which US courts wield authority, Potts argues that law is an essential tool for US geopolitical and economic interests.