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Our judicial system is supposed to be the last line of defense for our democracy and the rule of law.
It’s where people seek protection from those – often bigger and more powerful – who have aggrieved them in some way, ranging from individuals to corporations to government. It’s our last, best hope for justice and fair play.
So, what happens when that’s not the case anymore? When we clearly see that at least some corners of our judicial system have gone from being places of fair and honest arbitration to dens of partisan politics? Where judges make decisions based on their party affiliation and personal opinions instead of the facts of the case?
I know, we see this partisanship from both sides of the aisle, but you’re kidding yourself if you think that at this time in history the real threat isn’t coming from the Right. We saw it again this week in North Carolina where a Republican-controlled state Supreme Court endangered voting rights and fairness by overturning three decisions previously made when Democrats controlled that panel.
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