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Supreme Court Tackles Power, Safety, and Rights This Term

10/7/2025

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Supreme Court Reviews

The Supreme Court's new term will hear presidential power cases, including Trump's authority over independent agencies and tariffs.
Judge Diane Goodstein's house fire investigations continue; hostility toward judges rises.
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Sonia Sotomayor urge fearless decisionmaking, linking safety to the rule of law.
The court will review conversion therapy bans and voting rights amid polarization.

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Supreme Court Criticism

Legal scholars criticize the Supreme Court's conservative justices for enabling Trump's actions, fearing authoritarian alignment.
The court has ruled in Trump's favor about 90% of the time, with limited fact review.
Critics compare the justices’ stance to Hungary and Turkey, with Levitsky suggesting a failure to confront authoritarianism.
Public approval below 40%, with Americans viewing the court as too conservative.

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Supreme Court Reviews

The Supreme Court's new term will hear presidential power cases, including Trump's authority over independent agencies and tariffs.
Judge Diane Goodstein's house fire investigations continue; hostility toward judges rises.
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Sonia Sotomayor urge fearless decisionmaking, linking safety to the rule of law.
The court will review conversion therapy bans and voting rights amid polarization.

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