Evolving Legal Precedents

This chapter examines the U.S. Supreme Court's tendency to overturn its own precedents, using cases like Pollock v. Farmers Loan and Trust Company and Brown v. Board of Education as key examples. It discusses how societal values influence judicial decisions and the implications of landmark rulings, including recent shifts away from established interpretations like Roe v. Wade. The speakers also reflect on listener feedback about previous episodes, underscoring the dynamic nature of their discourse and audience engagement.