Supreme Court's Controversial Term: Conservative Muscles Flexed, Democrats Eye Opening

The latest Supreme Court term showcased a confident conservative majority that overturned precedent and shifted the law to the right in various areas. Chief Justice John Roberts, while steering the court through political attacks, wrote opinions impacting voting rights and delivered major conservative victories. Justice Neil Gorsuch, who previously ruled in favor of LGBTQ rights, wrote an opinion against the LGBTQ community rooted in the First Amendment. Justice Samuel Alito defended himself and the court publicly, responding to criticism and allegations of ethics improprieties. The push for ethics reform at the Supreme Court gained momentum, and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson emerged as a strong voice, dissenting in cases involving unions and affirmative action. The court rejected a controversial Trump-backed election law theory, providing relief to liberals and conservatives alike.