Americans are developing a distorted view of the proper role of the U.S. Supreme Court, thanks to an ongoing torrent of criticism from the press, politicians, and activist groups. To protect the constitutional order, it’s time for voters to reacquaint themselves with the true purpose of the nation’s highest court.
Utah senator Mike Lee (R.), speaking at the Sutherland Institute Congressional Series in August, pointed out that “structural protections in the Constitution” are often overlooked but provide a bulwark against dangerous concentrations of power. The Court, when it carefully adheres to its proper role, is one such protection.
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