The Supreme Court has overturned precedent dozens of times, including striking down legal segregation and reversing Roe
- Written by David Schultz, Professor of Law, University of Minnesota; Professor of Political Science, Hamline University
A demonstrator outside the Supreme Court building expresses fear that other precedents will fall, too.AP Photo/Jose Luis MaganaIt is a central principle of law: Courts, including the Supreme Court, are supposed to follow earlier decisions – precedent – to resolve current disputes. But on rare occasions, Supreme Court justices conclude...