Should U.S. Supreme Court rulings reflect public opinion?

Elena Kagan, John Roberts, Jeffrey Minear
Elena Kagan is sworn in as the Supreme Court's newest member as Chief Justice John Roberts, right, administers the judicial oath. The Supreme Court opens its new term on Oct. 4.
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Barry Friedman, professor at the New York University School of Law and author of "The Will of the People," speaks at the Chautauqua Institution about the relationship between the US Supreme Court and popular opinion.

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