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 So what exactly is “judicial activism” and what makes Brantley a judicial activist?
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-''Judicial activism'' is a judicial philosophy holding that the courts can and should go beyond the applicable law to consider broader societal implications of its decisions. It is sometimes used as an antonym of judicial restraint.[1] The term usually implies that judges make rulings based on their own views rather than on precedent.[2]
+'''Judicial activism''' is a judicial philosophy holding that the courts can and should go beyond the applicable law to consider broader societal implications of its decisions. It is sometimes used as an antonym of judicial restraint.[1] The term usually implies that judges make rulings based on their own views rather than on precedent.[2]
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 In another article written by Lori Glenn, while on the campaign trail against Sears, Judge Brantley stated that “I assure you I have enforced laws that I didn’t particularly care for, because that was my job . . . . When I get [to the Supreme Court], I will not legislate. I will interpret the law.” Despite Brantley’s anti-activist mantra, his escapades from the bench have shown otherwise.