The Daily The Supreme Court Is Not Done Remaking America
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Jul 8, 2024 
Adam Liptak, Supreme Court correspondent for The New York Times, shares insights on the most impactful recent rulings from the Supreme Court. He discusses the court's nuanced approach to gun rights and the implications of its decisions on gun regulation. Liptak also analyzes the pivotal ruling on mifepristone, which temporarily secures abortion rights. He delves into the tension between judicial restraint and aggressive rulings that could redefine federal authority, illustrating how these shifts may reshape American governance and political dynamics.
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Guns and Abortion Cases as Indicators of Court Dynamics
- The Supreme Court's term included major cases on guns and abortion, key areas of focus in recent terms.
- Examining these cases helps understand the dynamics of the 6-3 conservative-liberal split among justices.
Rahimi Case and Second Amendment Nuance
- In Rahimi, the Court upheld a law barring gun possession for those under domestic violence restraining orders.
- This 8-1 ruling, with only Thomas dissenting, demonstrates a nuanced approach to Second Amendment rights.
Bump Stock Ruling and Textualism
- The Court struck down a regulation banning bump stocks, devices simulating automatic fire.
- This ruling prioritized a strict textualist interpretation of the 1934 law over the regulation's intent.