A False Pretense of Judicial Modesty
The article critiques the Supreme Court's conservative majority for using language that masks radical legal shifts as mere adherence to precedent. It argues that the Court is actively remaking law while claiming to preserve the status quo.
Why it matters
Highlights the growing tension between judicial activism and the doctrine of stare decisis in the current US legal landscape.
The Supreme Court is remaking the law while claiming to preserve the status quo.
The article uses critical, loaded language like 'radicalism' and 'decadent' to characterize the conservative justices' actions.
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