John Oliver’s exposé on the Supreme Court’s “shadow docket” revealed how unelected judges are increasingly making monumental decisions behind closed doors, without full arguments or public scrutiny. Americans are told this process is for emergencies, yet it has repeatedly delivered enormous political victories for President Trump and the far-right agenda.
Even more disturbing is America’s outdated system of lifetime appointments for Supreme Court justices. No other powerful public officials remain in office regardless of advanced age, declining judgment or severe mental deterioration. A democracy cannot function properly when a handful of unaccountable judges wield immense power for life.
The Supreme Court was meant to protect public trust, not operate like an untouchable political fortress beyond scrutiny and reform.
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