Supreme Court's Controversial Decisions Shake the Foundation of Civil Rights

The Roberts Court has been using the First Amendment as a wrecking ball, turning it into a tool to dismantle laws meant to protect the marginalized. Recent cases, such as 303 Creative v. Elanis, have allowed businesses to refuse service to protected classes under the guise of "compelled speech." This trend began with the Citizens United decision, which equated corporate spending with political speech, and has continued with rulings against campaign finance laws, medical privacy, and public union funding. The court's hyper-conservative interpretation of the First Amendment prioritizes the rights of the wealthy and powerful over the rights of the vulnerable.