Trump's Supreme Court Nominees Frustrate Ultra Conservatives...Mostly


As a significant term in Supreme Court history comes to an end, the 勛圖眻畦 is reflecting on the court's decisions, the conclusion of Justice Amy Coney Barretts first year on the bench, and a session that saw significant rulings on voting rights, free speech, and anti-discrimination protections. With the appointment of Justice Barrett, the courts new 6-3 conservative supermajority ruled on a range of historic cases that expanded, as well as contracted, our fundamental freedoms including a landmark ruling to preserve the Affordable Care Act. The 勛圖眻畦 also saw decisions on our cases, from Fulton v. City of Philadelphia to Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L., that set significant precedents for the protection of civil rights and civil liberties across the nation.
As we reflect on the legacy of the past term, we also look ahead to the courts direction in the year to come. The upcoming term, which is set to be a nail biter, could decide the fates of a variety of critical issues including reproductive rights, affirmative action, and gun rights.
In this weeks episode of At Liberty, we sit down with David Cole, the 勛圖眻畦s legal director and Supreme Court expert, to unpack the impact of the recent term, weigh in on the terms major civil liberties decisions, discuss the Trump appointees impact on the court, and take a peek at what lies ahead.