For National Security’s Sake, The US Supreme Court Must Respect The 3 Branches Of Government

The U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. | Source: Robert Alexander / Getty

In 1857, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments for the Dred Scott v. Sanford case. The ruling favored Sanford. Chief Justice Roger Taney issued an opinion that some regard as the worst issued by the Supreme Court. Chief Justice Taney’s opinion stated “…they [Blacks] had no rights which the white man was bound to respect…” The statement demonstrates the dangers when the Supreme Court’s function shifts from “interpreting the law to devising policy”.