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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 published | In another article published with ''The Moultrie Observer'' 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 there, I will not legislate. I will interpret the law.” Despite Brantley’s anti-activist mantra, his escapades as a retired, part-time Senior Judge show otherwise. | ||
==Brantley In Retirement== | ==Brantley In Retirement== | ||
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