Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts The Supreme Court’s Appeal to Heaven
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Jun 8, 2024 
Journalist and author Katherine Stewart discusses the rise of Christian Nationalism in the US with Dahlia Lithwick and Rachel Laser. They explore extremist ideologies in the highest court, legal shifts enabling right-wing agenda, and the impact of religious beliefs on laws like Project 2025.
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Christian Nationalism Defined
- Christian nationalism is a political movement, not a religion, aiming to create a Christian theocracy.
- It leverages a vast network of organizations, leaders, and pastors to gain power.
Targeting the Courts
- The religious right's focus shifted from school segregation to abortion, coinciding with the rise of legal groups.
- This strategic move targeted the courts, evident in organizations like the Alliance Defending Freedom and the Beckett Fund.
Dobbs as a Turning Point
- The Dobbs decision exemplifies the imposition of religious views on reproductive rights.
- The religious right, emboldened, openly advocates for their beliefs in courts and legislatures.