The Supreme Court's Conservative Supermajority: Unraveling the 20th Century

The conservative supermajority on the Supreme Court continues to roll back 20th-century rights and policies, as evidenced by recent decisions overturning Roe v. Wade, ending affirmative action, allowing discrimination against gay couples, and voiding President Biden's student loan debt relief plan. Chief Justice John Roberts' influence on the court's direction is questioned, but ultimately, the conservative movement's agenda persists regardless of his role. The court's decisions reflect a long-standing conservative goal to dismantle legal and policy advances against discrimination and limit the federal government's power. Liberals must confront the court's decisions through politics and build a political majority to counter its conservative drift.