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In the 1950s and 60s, southern officials — desperate to maintain the racial status quo — regularly ignored court orders affirming the rights of Black Americans. It is happening in 2023.

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In her first year on the Supreme Court, Jackson's words have offered historical context as the majority-conservative bench has weighed in on rights for historically marginalized groups.

The Roberts two-step. He takes racism, a system of subjugation and social control, and removes the racists. What’s left is the mark of racism - race. A landmark case about the legitimacy of race hierarchy becomes, the use of race in school placement.

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Staggered 18-year terms would bring regular turnover to the bench. The result would be a Court that better reflects prevailing public values.

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A great deal can still be done. President Biden’s mention of “adversity” in his comments on the Court’s decision is one key to a new and more politically defensible form of affirmative action.