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US Supreme Court conservatives consolidate power with polarizing terms

A year after revoking the constitutional right to abortion, conservatives in the U.S. Supreme Court continue to have a dramatic impact on American society, even as they face intense scrutiny over questions of legitimacy and ethics.

As is customary, courts saved blockbuster rulings until the last day of their legal term, which usually ends at the end of June. On Thursday, the court ruled that college admissions programs considering race It is a cornerstone of efforts to diversify higher education, which is unconstitutional.

The next day it knocked down President Joe Biden’s $400 billion student debt relief program then sided with Catholic website designers who argued they shouldn’t be forced to serve same-sex couples, but liberals opposed it. argued that the decision paved the way for further anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination.

Judgments in all three cases were split along ideological lines, with six conservative justices lining up against liberals and a right-wing majority in courts since Amy Coney Barrett took office in October. It was the latest demonstration of how the sect strengthened its decision-making power. In 2020 it gave them a 6-3 advantage.

“Every time there is an apparent shift in the balance of power in the courts, it tends to lead to more controversial decisions over the next few years,” said Michael McConnell, a Stanford Law School professor.

of supreme court It is an often polarizing body, with a handful of tenured appointments making important decisions on controversial issues. But as the court’s conservative majority becomes more daring, it draws more criticism and raises questions about whether change is needed to thwart its influence.

“I think some of the courts are starting to see their legitimacy being questioned in ways that weren’t questioned before,” Biden told MSNBC on Thursday, citing Chief Justice John Roberts. also indicated that they share concerns. Some Democrats have called on the president to “fill the courtroom” with new left-wing judges to counter conservative forces.

Last year’s decision to overturn the Roe v. Wade lawsuit that enshrined constitutional rights. abortion For nearly 50 years, the majority of Americans disagreed with the decision, further fueling the backlash against the High Court. Polls late last week showed confidence in the courts plummeting to record lows.

Confidence has continued to erode since two of the court’s most loyal conservatives, Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, were embroiled in ethics scandals. Earlier this year, ProPublica reported that Thomas had received lavish gifts and hospitality from Britain. Harlan Crow, Republican political donor.reported a few weeks later Paul SingerA hedge fund billionaire involved in several court cases paid for Alito to go on a fishing trip to Alaska on a private jet.

A May Market Law School poll found that 59 percent of Americans disapproved of the Supreme Court’s efforts after the report on Thomas was released. It was 6 percentage points higher than January.

Both judges denied wrongdoing and said they made all necessary disclosures.

Still, the controversy has stoked anger, which was reflected in protests in Washington last month on Law Day. One of the abortion rights demonstrators held a placard with a picture of Thomas and Alito and said, “This place is called the High Court because 30,000 feet can buy a judge.” be”.

Protester Nadine Seiler, 58, held up a placard reading “Scotus is illegal.” She said the court “had no ethics.” She said, “unless Mr. Roberts stands up and has some ethics about the court, the court will be illegitimate.”

Judges file financial disclosure reports annually. However, some legal experts argue that there is a need for clarity on the code of ethics and how it applies to the Supreme Court.

“Liberals consider what Thomas and Alito did abominable. I believe there was nothing wrong with that,” said Harvard Law School professor Jeannie Suk Garsen. “It’s really up to the eye of the beholder.”

The scandal has put pressure on Roberts, who has often spoken of the need to preserve the institutional integrity of the Supreme Court.

In response to the reports about Thomas, Roberts said the court was considering steps to ensure it would issue a court ruling. “Adhere to the highest standards” CBS said it would regulate ethical behavior while maintaining its “status as an independent department of government,” without giving details.

Nonetheless, he rejected a request from the Senate Judiciary Committee for testimony on Supreme Court ethics, saying in a letter that such testimony is “extremely rare.” . . Given the separation of powers concerns and the importance of maintaining judicial independence. “

Conservative activist and attorney Adam Mortara argued that questions about the court’s legitimacy stem from dissatisfaction with its legal views, noting that liberal judges also face questions about their disclosures. . “It’s not really neutral surveillance,” he said.

Despite an increasingly polarized view of the courts, some key decisions this term were decided by majority votes made up of a mix of liberal and conservative judges.Some legal experts were surprised in court protected voting rights The agency sued in a pair of lawsuits sided with lower courts in North Carolina and Alabama that upheld challenges to Republican-made election maps. Both majority decisions were written by Roberts.

Until Thursday, “this term would have been described as ideologically very complex and less predictable than the previous term,” said Neil Siegel, a professor at Duke University Law School. But three rulings on student loans, college admissions and website designers have made the courts “predictably very aggressive and very conservative.”

The court is adjourned for the summer now, and the controversy is likely to continue next term. We have already agreed to hear cases over whether people subject to court orders related to domestic violence can own guns, whether the Securities and Exchange Commission’s house judges are legal, and more. there is

The increasingly widespread view that the Supreme Court is polarized reflects the growing political divisions in American society. “Polarization affects public suspicion, skepticism and criticism of judges,” Garsen said.

Given this polarisation, “having clear rules with clear bindings would make everyone feel more comfortable and confident in deciding what is allowed and what is not.” she added.

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A year after revoking the constitutional right to abortion, conservatives in the U.S. Supreme Court continue to have a dramatic impact on American society, even as they face intense scrutiny over questions of legitimacy and ethics.As is customary, courts saved blockbuster rulings until the last day of their legal term, which usually ends at the end of June. On Thursday, the court ruled that college admissions programs considering race It is a cornerstone of efforts to diversify higher education, which is unconstitutional.The next day it knocked down President Joe Biden’s $400 billion student debt relief program then sided with Catholic website designers who argued they shouldn’t be forced to serve same-sex couples, but liberals opposed it. argued that the decision paved the way for further anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination.Judgments in all three cases were split along ideological lines, with six conservative justices lining up against liberals and a right-wing majority in courts since Amy Coney Barrett took office in October. It was the latest demonstration of how the sect strengthened its decision-making power. In 2020 it gave them a 6-3 advantage.”Every time there is an apparent shift in the balance of power in the courts, it tends to lead to more controversial decisions over the next few years,” said Michael McConnell, a Stanford Law School professor.of supreme court It is an often polarizing body, with a handful of tenured appointments making important decisions on controversial issues. But as the court’s conservative majority becomes more daring, it draws more criticism and raises questions about whether change is needed to thwart its influence.”I think some of the courts are starting to see their legitimacy being questioned in ways that weren’t questioned before,” Biden told MSNBC on Thursday, citing Chief Justice John Roberts. also indicated that they share concerns. Some Democrats have called on the president to “fill the courtroom” with new left-wing judges to counter conservative forces.Last year’s decision to overturn the Roe v. Wade lawsuit that enshrined constitutional rights. abortion For nearly 50 years, the majority of Americans disagreed with the decision, further fueling the backlash against the High Court. Polls late last week showed confidence in the courts plummeting to record lows.Confidence has continued to erode since two of the court’s most loyal conservatives, Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, were embroiled in ethics scandals. Earlier this year, ProPublica reported that Thomas had received lavish gifts and hospitality from Britain. Harlan Crow, Republican political donor.reported a few weeks later Paul SingerA hedge fund billionaire involved in several court cases paid for Alito to go on a fishing trip to Alaska on a private jet.A May Market Law School poll found that 59 percent of Americans disapproved of the Supreme Court’s efforts after the report on Thomas was released. It was 6 percentage points higher than January.Both judges denied wrongdoing and said they made all necessary disclosures.Still, the controversy has stoked anger, which was reflected in protests in Washington last month on Law Day. One of the abortion rights demonstrators held a placard with a picture of Thomas and Alito and said, “This place is called the High Court because 30,000 feet can buy a judge.” be”.Protester Nadine Seiler, 58, held up a placard reading “Scotus is illegal.” She said the court “had no ethics.” She said, “unless Mr. Roberts stands up and has some ethics about the court, the court will be illegitimate.”Judges file financial disclosure reports annually. However, some legal experts argue that there is a need for clarity on the code of ethics and how it applies to the Supreme Court.“Liberals consider what Thomas and Alito did abominable. I believe there was nothing wrong with that,” said Harvard Law School professor Jeannie Suk Garsen. “It’s really up to the eye of the beholder.”The scandal has put pressure on Roberts, who has often spoken of the need to preserve the institutional integrity of the Supreme Court.In response to the reports about Thomas, Roberts said the court was considering steps to ensure it would issue a court ruling. “Adhere to the highest standards” CBS said it would regulate ethical behavior while maintaining its “status as an independent department of government,” without giving details.Nonetheless, he rejected a request from the Senate Judiciary Committee for testimony on Supreme Court ethics, saying in a letter that such testimony is “extremely rare.” . . Given the separation of powers concerns and the importance of maintaining judicial independence. ”

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Conservative activist and attorney Adam Mortara argued that questions about the court’s legitimacy stem from dissatisfaction with its legal views, noting that liberal judges also face questions about their disclosures. . “It’s not really neutral surveillance,” he said.Despite an increasingly polarized view of the courts, some key decisions this term were decided by majority votes made up of a mix of liberal and conservative judges.Some legal experts were surprised in court protected voting rights The agency sued in a pair of lawsuits sided with lower courts in North Carolina and Alabama that upheld challenges to Republican-made election maps. Both majority decisions were written by Roberts.Until Thursday, “this term would have been described as ideologically very complex and less predictable than the previous term,” said Neil Siegel, a professor at Duke University Law School. But three rulings on student loans, college admissions and website designers have made the courts “predictably very aggressive and very conservative.”The court is adjourned for the summer now, and the controversy is likely to continue next term. We have already agreed to hear cases over whether people subject to court orders related to domestic violence can own guns, whether the Securities and Exchange Commission’s house judges are legal, and more. there isThe increasingly widespread view that the Supreme Court is polarized reflects the growing political divisions in American society. “Polarization affects public suspicion, skepticism and criticism of judges,” Garsen said.Given this polarisation, “having clear rules with clear bindings would make everyone feel more comfortable and confident in deciding what is allowed and what is not.” she added.
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