The Roberts court
The current, John Roberts–led U.S. Supreme Court is actually less activist than any Supreme Court in the last 60 years, if activism is defined by a willingness to strike down laws. The Warren court (1953–69) invalidated laws in 7 percent of its cases; the Burger court (1969–86) in 9 percent; the Rehnquist court (1986–2005) in 6.4 percent; and the Roberts court (since 2005) in just 4 percent.
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