Rulings Bolster Court s Credibility, Give Congress Political Cover | RealClearPolitics
Over the course of just three days last week, the Supreme Court ruled that employers cannot discriminate against individuals based on their sexual orientation or identity, and that the Trump administration could not proceed with immediately dismantling the federal DACA program as planned. This week, in a lopsided 7-2 decision, the court held that asylum seekers are barred from challenging their petition denials in federal court.
Many observers were surprised at the disposition of these cases, given the apparent ideological makeup of the current court. But it s not surprising if one sees these decisions for what they are efforts to solidify the court s institutional standing in the eyes of the public, as well bolster the interdependent relationship it has with members of the political branches.
But which public?