Shadow Docket

Chief Justice Roberts’ Rulings Undermine Judicial Neutrality, Analysis Finds

A recent analysis published by the legal newsletter Law Dork contends that Chief Justice John Roberts continues to contribute to the perceived politicization of the U.S. Supreme Court, despite his repeated assertions of judicial neutrality, through decisions that have significantly altered constitutional interpretation and generated widespread political consequences.

Supreme Court’s Legitimacy at Risk: Reform Advocates Push for Change

The Brennan Center for Justice is calling for structural changes to the U.S. Supreme Court, including setting term limits for justices, requiring written explanations for emergency decisions, and adopting a mandatory judicial ethics code, in order to increase transparency and accountability and restore public confidence in the Court.