SCOTUS heads into new term backed by 'emotional support billionaires'

The Supreme Court kicks off its new term with several high-profile cases including ghost guns, transgender rights, and the death penalty. But a series of ethics scandals and historic low approval ratings have cast a long shadow over the new term. Justices backed by “ emotional support billionaires” and corporate interests have contributed to the public’s loss of faith, says Melissa Murray, a law professor at New York University. The Supreme Court has accrued more power than actual voters, adds Elie Mystal, The Nation's justice correspondent. “We should be doing everything we can to have the elected branches of government–Congress and the President– control our most important decisions, as opposed to nine unaccountable judges,” Mystal says.



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[crosscountry]

whos going to protect the constitution, if not the highest court of the land

[mamatrain]

Restore faith? Remove money from politics. Remove money from the equation by enforcing ethics with teeth. Treason has a penalty. Two, possibly three justices are traitors, BTW.

[karenfoster]

I can't believe anyone would listen to these liars on a daily basis. 🤮

[AngelRolon-xx]

So if he wants to get rid of the justices we should also get rid of the 40k bureaucrats that don’t have law degrees writing laws.

[nraugseem]

The Supreme Court is the law since the establishment of the Constitution. Every words they said have become the law of this country. There are no equal branches.

[brandonhunter]

“Emotional Support Billionaires” is brilliant and underrated!

[mrlucidboy]

It took me far to long to realize this wasnt an SNL skit...

[CicadaSong]

One branch of our government has fallen. The time to address this is NOW! Corruption is never acceptable if democracy is to survive.

[prajnachan]

Freedom 🌟 Liberty 🗽 Justice 🇺🇸

For All Americans, all people. 🎉

[crosscountry]

just because you dont like their decisions doesnt mean they are compromised

[SandraWhite-ntkg]

Right now over here in London I'm watching the Premiere of the film called Till on the BBC. I'm sure it strikes a cord at this present moment in time America!

[tatteredshield]

Just in: millionairs that are backed by billionaires are complaining about other billionairs

[oskurone]

These people commenting are not very well informed. Emotionally charged, yes.

[tonymnQuan]

'Emotional support billionaires' as a expression is really funny, but it's completely tragic for USA. VOTE BLUE to remedy this situation.

[dennisreed]

Aren't you the same hypocrite that was bragging about all the money Harris raised from billionaires?

[cataliens]

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[susanford]

I love hearing what Eli Mystal has to say. He is so entertaining & well informed.

[bones]

Funny never have a problem when its the other way

[howardcohen]

Isn't it possible to challenge a particular decision in a "lesser" court by challenging one or more justices having decided on the case when they were being gifted by people who have deep interests in the case?