Conservative Justices Question the Foundation of U.S. Colonial Rule
The recent deliberations by conservative justices of the Supreme Court have sparked a significant discussion surrounding the constitutional foundations of U.S. colonial rule, particularly in relation to Native American tribes and U.S. territories. Historically, the Supreme Court has upheld a doctrine known as plenary power, which grants Congress extensive authority to govern these communities without a strong constitutional basis. This raises pressing questions about the implications of such power and its alignment with the fundamental principles of democracy and self-governance. The Plenary Power Doctrine The plenary power doctrine has been a cornerstone in the legal … Read more