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The Warren Court And The Supreme Court

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In 1953, Chief Justice Earl Warren ascended to the Supreme Court after the death of former Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson. Chief Justice Warren led the Supreme Court, most notably during the 1960s, which were already a time of great social and governmental change. He, along with the rest of the justices on his court, helped to shape both the both the court and the country during this time in dramatic and long-lasting ways. The Warren Court took place during a period of rapid change in American history, leading it to produce many impactful decisions that influenced the course of federal and state laws for decades, as it took a judicial activist stance on how it approached decision-making in cases regarding civil rights, the right to privacy, criminal due process, voting rights and election law, as well as the first amendment. The Warren Court led the judicial system in the United States for sixteen years, with 17 justices total, although its most impactful version existed between 1962 and 1969. The court heard and ruled upon 197 cases in total during its tenure, many of which dramatically shaped or created legal precedent. This court is best known for its expansive federal control at what was seen as at the expense of states’ rights and its heavy judicial activism, enhancing the Bill of Rights. Chief Justice Earl Warren, in his control over the court, tried his best to make sure to limit the arguments that the public might have by making sure that the decisions were as close

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