Entertaining the Absurd is Key to Destroying Judicial Credibility

The Judicial Branch of government is certainly on a roll. It started with "The Leak" in May of what turned out to be the official landmark ruling in July of Dobbs v. Mississippi. You know the one. It is the one that turned back the clock on women's healthcare rights by nearly half a century. The justices voting in favor of Dobbs, had all tap-danced through their Senate confirmations to the court with statements of their commitment to "settled law" in this arena. Those lies were still hanging in the air as they defiantly reversed themselves — as expected. That expectation matters more than some might immediately think. For the bulk of American history, the credibility of the U.S. Supreme Court has been high enough for the nation's citizenry to go along with whatever it decides. This lopsided court is testing us, and it isn't only about abortion. The court began hearing cases this session on Oct. 3, and they are hearing some doozies. And don't forget, SCOTUS gets to choose what it hears. Connect with Michael Leppert Visit michaelleppert.com to read the full post and links to any resources or articles mentioned. Twitter @michaelleppert  Facebook at Michael Leppert