The contentious Students for Fair Admissions decision overturning affirmative action precedent for higher education admissions marks a significant shift in the Court's approach to issues of race and equality. The Court's 303 Creative ruling allows private businesses to discriminate for the first time. Other key decisions include Moore v. Harper and Allen v. Milligan, both of which have potential consequences for the future of democracy in this country. Also discussed the legitimacy crisis faced by the Supreme Court, currently viewed unfavorably by a large majority of Americans. This crisis poses a significant threat to the health of American democracy, as the Supreme Court plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the rule of law and protecting individual rights (or at least it should.)
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