Far-right justices put power over the American people

Take Action Today Problems viewing this email? [View it in your browser]( [Center for American Progress]( InProgress from the Center for American Progress The Supreme Court’s Assault on Government [Stone steps lead up to the front of the U.S. Supreme Court building.]( This week, the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing two key cases that, individually, would undermine core functions and operations of the federal government. Alongside [other cases coming this term]( the Supreme Court is poised to incapacitate the government's ability to deliver for the American people. Tuesday, February 20: Oral arguments for [Corner Post v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve]( will be heard by the court. This case could allow for unceasing litigation and near infinite attempts for monied interests to challenge regulations, ultimately taking away important protections for American families and checks that have kept corporations and bad actors in line for decades. Wednesday, February 21: Oral arguments in [Ohio v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)]( will address whether the court will stay the EPA’s “good neighbor plan” that limits the release of smog-forming pollution from upwind states. With this case, the radical right-wing Supreme Court could end the EPA’s long-held statutory authority to regulate air pollution nationwide and protect Americans from major polluters. Ultimately, these cases are just two in [a series of cases this term that would thwart the will of voters]( by grabbing power away from the elected branches of government and instead place them with unelected judges with lifetime tenure. [Read our breakdown of each case]( This Supreme Court will have an extreme majority for the foreseeable future. In turn, the far-right justices on the court have become emboldened to put power over reason in their decisions, striking down bedrock protections for Americans. All could be at risk. Stand with us and ask Congress to hold justices accountable with term limits. [Take Action Today]( Meet Devon Ombres "The courts are central to maintaining a healthy and vibrant democracy. In recent years, we have seen that the Supreme Court is willing to put their policy preferences over adherence to the law and long-standing precedent, all while ethics scandals pile up among the justices. It is critical that progressives make every effort to reestablish the courts as a bastion of justice and expanding rights for all Americans, rather than being beholden to right-wing and billionaire interests." [Devon Ombres]( serves as senior director of Courts and Legal Policy at the Center for American Progress, where his team focuses on reforms that make the nation's legal system more just and accessible. In his work, Ombres highlights the importance of the courts in maintaining our democracy and the way judicial decisions that seemingly address very narrow issues can have massive impacts on the lives of everyday Americans. [Image of Devon Ombres on a blue background with a teal outline and the txt "Devon Ombres: Courts and Legal Policy"]( [Follow on X]( [Follow on Threads]( Stay Updated The Supreme Court is hearing a number of cases that could compromise our democracy and rights. Sign up for our Democracy List to stay updated on the latest developments. [Get on the List]( Ask Me Anything About the Federal Budget Did you know that [George W. Bush and Donald Trump’s tax cuts]( are a key driver of the national debt? Do you have questions about the [budget]( Tune in tomorrow at 12 p.m. on [Reddit’s r/Politics]( for [Bobby Kogan’s]( AMA, where he’ll answer these questions and more. 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