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Roberts Court
Coverage of Roberts Court in the Nexus archive.
- Hawaii liberal judge blasts SCOTUS conservatives, says state will defy high court
A Hawaii judge criticized the conservative majority of the U.S. Supreme Court (Roberts court) for a 'colorblind' approach to the equal protection clause, which he claims disregards the clause's original intent to protect formerly enslaved Black Americans. The state plans to defy the high court's rulings.
- Colorblind Constitution: The Roberts court ends a ‘sordid business’
The Roberts Court's decision aims to establish a colorblind legal system, marking a significant shift in constitutional interpretation and solidifying the court's legacy. The ruling is framed as ending a 'sordid business' associated with previous approaches to race-conscious policies.