Supreme Court

The positions of the Supreme Court are often not popular depending. Here is a brief history. The Warren Court (1950s–1960s) was the last sustained period of a clearly liberal Supreme Court, marking a high point for judicial expansion of individual rights and liberties. The Burger and Rehnquist Courts (1970s–2000s) represent a transitional era, with the court's ideology becoming progressively more conservative, often relying on a "swing vote" to determine outcomes. The modern Roberts Court (2020s) is the most conservative court since the 1930s. The 6–3 supermajority has led to landmark conservative decisions that have dramatically reshaped constitutional law. I lived in the south in the late 60’s and early 70’s and there were bill boards saying impeach Earl Warren. Today liberals are decrying the decisions of the court some saying the court is a threat to democracy. The differences are based on philosophy. Conservatives promote interpreting the court as the founders would. They support judicial restraint leaving congress to create laws. They are more willing to overturn established precedents. Liberals believe in interpreting based on modern standards. They are more willing to expand the constitution to adapt to societal changes. They are more reluctant to overturn precedents.