Supreme Court's Recent Term Highlights Countermajoritarian Trends
The recent term of the U.S. Supreme Court has been marked by decisions that reflect a countermajoritarian approach, reshaping American democracy and legal principles. Under Chief Justice John Roberts, the court has issued rulings that dismantle democratic safeguards, favor wealthy interests, and challenge multiculturalism. Notable decisions include the narrowing of the Voting Rights Act in Louisiana v. Callais, the expansion of executive power over immigration in Mullin v. Doe, and the end of independent regulatory agencies in Trump v. Slaughter. These rulings have sparked concerns about the court's role in shaping policy and its impact on civil rights and democratic governance.