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Assuring Legitimate Judicial Processes
Also essential for procedural justice is legitimate court processes. In court cases, one side will win, and the other will lose. But if all parties have a chance to make their argument, and the court issues compelling opinions that explain their findings in broadly legitimate ways, these findings are likely to be accepted.
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Trust in SCOTUS in the wake of Roe v. Wade
80% of Americans think the Supreme Court should be independent from politics. Before Dobbs, 39% thought it actually was; after Dobbs that number was down to 24%.
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A Judicial Coup in North Carolina
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The Levin-Rothman Plan for Altering the Justice System: A Comprehensive Analysis and Proposal for Consideration
For those watching (or participating in) Israel's us-vs-them confrontation over "judicial reform," a link to an authoritative, balanced and detailed analysis of the issues as well as some suggested compromises.
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What the Supreme Court Does in the Shadows
A look at the disturbing ways in which the Supreme Court's "shadow docket" is undermining public trust in the rule of law.
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What the Supreme Court Does in the Shadows
A look at the disturbing ways in which the Supreme Court's "shadow docket" is undermining public trust in the rule of law.
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The 'Ethics' Assault on the Supreme Court
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Biden faces renewed pressure to embrace Supreme Court overhaul
More evidence that the credibility of the United States' judicial system is collapsing and being replaced by partisan efforts to shape the courts so in ways that deliver the politically desired judgements.
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The Supreme Court Case That Exemplifies Our Culture War Blindness
Justice is a one-size-fits-all concept that must be applied equally to all. This essay explores the difficulties we have in living up to this principle.
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A MAGA Judiciary
An examination of the politicalization of the US Judiciary and worries about how a Trump administration could tip the judiciary in ways that would favor Republicans.
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Chevron Deference Is a Case of Too Much Judicial Restraint
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What Recourse Does the Supreme Court Actually Have?
Useful information for those trying to think through what might happen if (maybe when) President Trump decides to directly defy a Supreme Court order.
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Impeachment Trial Looming, Chief Justice Reflects on Judicial Independence