What to Do When the Supreme Court Is Wrong
What to Do When the Supreme Court Is Wrong
The article discusses the implications of controversial Supreme Court decisions, drawing parallels between the 1986 Bowers v. Hardwick case and recent rulings under the Trump administration. It highlights how legal defeats can galvanize activism and lead to long-term victories, citing the eventual overturning of Bowers. The piece examines the current Court's handling of issues like birthright citizenship and immigration, suggesting that while the conservative majority often seems avoidant or complicit with Trump's actions, legal challenges through class-action lawsuits and state-level actions continue to be effective strategies for upholding constitutional principles.
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the title alludes to action but the article mostly recounts a history that requires patience and a continued pursuit for course correction (which is an action most of us can't really participate in).
in general, it feels like looking back at american history isn't the best place to look to when looking forward at what seems unprecedented times for our 250ish year old society.
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