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Thursday, July 18th @7 pm central zoom
Thursday’s Restore our Democracy Presentation
“The Shifting Balance: Supreme Court Rulings and Their Impact”,
Is the SCOTUS out of control?”
ZOOM presentation by NWSOFA-Indivisible’s Restore our Democracy
The underlying point of the presentation is that p court is not just ensuring the laws are applied properly, and that they are constitutional, but the court is enacting policies they think are useful for our country, whether they are based on our constitution or not. They are undermining Congress’s role in this respect, and undermining the administration role as well.
In recent months, the Supreme Court of the United States has delivered a series of landmark rulings that have significantly reshaped the landscape of American democracy. These decisions, spanning issues from presidential immunity to gun control, reflect a shifting balance in the judicial approach and have profound implications for the nation’s democratic principles.
Presidential Immunity and Accountability
One of the most consequential rulings was the Court’s decision on presidential immunity. In a 6-3 judgment, the Court ruled that former President Donald Trump could be tried for actions taken as a candidate, but not for those taken while in office.
Federal Regulatory Authority
In another significant ruling, the Court limited the regulatory authority of federal agencies. By overturning a precedent that had guided federal regulations for decades, the Court has made it easier for regulations to be challenged in court.
Gun Control and the Second Amendment
The Supreme Court also made headlines with its decision to send several gun control cases back to lower courts for reconsideration2. This move followed a major ruling that expanded Second Amendment rights, allowing for broader interpretations of gun ownership and use.
Implications for American Democracy
These rulings collectively reflect a judicial philosophy that prioritizes individual rights and limits federal authority. Is this a reaffirmation of constitutional principles, or a shift towards a more conservative interpretation of the law? The impact on American democracy is profound, as these rulings shape the legal framework within which democratic processes operate & will undoubtedly shape the future of American democracy for years to come.
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