10min chapter

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast cover image

Symone Sanders, Michael Steele, Skye Perryman & Justice Allison Riggs

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

CHAPTER

Undermining Government Functions and Legal Principles

The chapter delves into how far-right legal organizations are challenging the government's ability to function effectively, specifically through Supreme Court decisions that jeopardize basic functions like environmental protection. It discusses the Chevron deference principle and the potential consequences of overturning it, raising concerns about the impact on agencies' authority and regulatory credibility. The conversation also touches on the court's inconsistent decisions on various issues and the role of state Supreme Courts in safeguarding rights in the face of changing legal landscapes.

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