activist justices

A form of activist justice — A justice (usually referring to a member of a Supreme, High or Appellate court) who makes rulings based on personal political views or considerations rather than on the law, or who issues rulings intended to have political effects.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of activist justice
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