‘The Steal’ Book Excerpt on How Conservatives Took Over Supreme Court
Summary
The article discusses a book excerpt by Alex Wagner about how conservatives planned and built institutions that influenced the U.S. Supreme Court’s shift to the right. It highlights the role of key figures and organizations during Ronald Reagan's presidency that helped shape conservative judicial appointments.Key Facts
- The Supreme Court has seen major changes, including overturning Roe v. Wade and ending affirmative action.
- Alex Wagner’s book, *The Steal*, argues these changes were planned over decades.
- The right-wing shift started gaining momentum during President Ronald Reagan’s time in office.
- Groups like the Heritage Foundation and the Federalist Society were essential in promoting conservative judges.
- Ed Meese, a close adviser to Reagan, helped organize conservative minds in the White House.
- Meese was known as the "Prime Minister" inside the White House for his influence.
- The conservative movement aimed to counter the progress made by civil rights and social justice movements in the 1960s.
- The excerpt presents how the conservative network worked quietly and strategically to shape the judiciary.
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