From Slate Magazine · · 50s
Democrats’ Biggest Oversight Obstacle Isn’t Trump: It’s SCOTUS
Roberts court blocks democratic reform efforts despite Democratic gains.
In brief
Roberts court blocks democratic reform efforts despite Democratic gains. Democrats won Congress but face Supreme Court resistance to oversight reforms. Originally reported by Slate Magazine.
Roberts Court Blocks Reform
Leonard Leo’s handpicked Roberts majority is poised to stymie any attempts at democratic reform.
Democrats Win Congress
Democrats won Congress but haven’t defeated the Accountability Death Star that is the Roberts court.
Midterms Shift Court Dynamics
Aronson expects the court to work on rehabilitating its reputation after the midterms while frustrating congressional oversight.
Leonard Leo’s Network
Leonard Leo’s network remains a formidable foe to Democratic oversight efforts.
Lame-Duck Confirmations
Lame-duck judicial confirmations and Alito-and-Thomas retirement guessing game dominate court reform discussions.
Court Reform Vital But Not Silver Bullet
Court reform is vital but definitely not a silver bullet for rescuing democracy.
The essence
Democrats won Congress but face Supreme Court resistance to oversight reforms.
