# Reclaiming the Constitution from SCOTUS

> Experts argue people can reclaim the Constitution from Supreme Court control through direct action.
- Title: Reclaiming the Constitution from SCOTUS · Slate Magazine
- Summary: Experts argue people can reclaim the Constitution from Supreme Court control through direct action. Stacey Abrams, Ilyse Hogue, and Daphna Renan say citizens…
- Keywords: stacey abrams, ilyse hogue, daphna renan, supreme court, constitutionalism, 10 steps campaign, Reclaiming, Constitution, SCOTUS, Slate Magazine
- Source: Slate Magazine — https://slate.com/podcasts/amicus/2026/10/stacey-abrams-ilyse-hogue-and-daphna-renan-on-reclaiming-the-constitution-from-scotus?via=rss
- Published: 2026-10-16T07:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: stacey abrams, ilyse hogue, daphna renan, supreme court, constitutionalism, 10 steps campaign
## Live panel discussion
Stacey Abrams, Ilyse Hogue, and Daphna Renan discuss reclaiming democracy from an out-of-control Supreme Court.

> This is part five of our series on popular constitutionalism
## Popular constitutionalism
The Constitution belongs to the people, not just nine justices, according to popular constitutionalism.

> the Constitution belongs to the people, and not just to nine justices
## Listener stories
Listeners shared stories: a 62-year-old heading to law school, an 8th-grade teacher emailing senators, and a woman knitting the Constitution.

> a 62-year-old heading to law school
## Panelist responses
Stacey Abrams says things are hot but not cooked; Daphna Renan explains tools Congress has used to rein in judicial supremacy.

> Abrams argues we’re not cooked, but things are just really hot
## Next steps
The panel offers concrete steps for reclaiming the Constitution, including Stacey Abrams’ 10 Steps Campaign.

> Stacey Abrams’ 10 Steps Campaign can be found here
## Key takeaway

Stacey Abrams, Ilyse Hogue, and Daphna Renan say citizens can reclaim the Constitution from SCOTUS by taking direct action.