The Roberts Court Is Taking an Even More Conservative Turn. Why? The Supreme Court's recent actions have been difficult to understand, even for those who closely follow constitutional law.
The court's current supermajority, led by Chief Justice John Roberts, appears to be taking a decidedly conservative turn, disregarding established precedents and doctrine in favor of supporting President Donald Trump's agenda.
At the heart of this shift is a deliberate willingness on the part of the Supreme Court justices to ignore reality, as Erwin Chemerinsky pointed out.