Supreme Court shows surprising restraint in chaotic year of crises: ANALYSIS
In several cases, conservatives did not make the big gains they could have. It's a conservative Supreme Court that has acted with confidence and conviction, but one that seems increasingly aware of its image problem. Since the addition of the three justices nominated by President Donald Trump, the court's six-justice conservative supermajority has set into motion the most significant changes in American law and society in a generation -- overruling Roe v. Wade; expanding concealed carry gun rights; bolstering free speech and advancing religious liberty. MORE: In sweeping decision, SCOTUS rules for Christian web designer's free speech rights over LGBTQ+ protections The biggest and most controversial decisions of this year effectively ended 45 years of affirmative action in higher education; struck down President Biden's $400 billion student debt forgiveness plan; and, carved out an exception to anti-discrimination laws for opponents of same-sex marriage. Supreme Cour...