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The U.S. Supreme Court - How Structures Can Reduce Bias


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The Supreme Court wrapped up hearings on its latest session with another round of blockbuster decisions, rolling back affirmative action and reducing civil rights protections for members of the LGBTQ+ community. While acting conservatively to try and reduce the impact of bias on our society, the high court is simultaneously and ironically failing to account for the bias in its own organization. Recent reports of lavish trips gifted to justices and aggressive decisions from the shadow docket have helped to drive the judicial branch into a legitimacy crisis. Structures, akin to the affirmative action programs it recently struck down, may provide an answer.

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Work In ProgressBy Patrick McKendry