Judicial Activism Vs. Restraint: Balancing Interpretation, Empowerment, And Limitations
Judicial activism, where judges use their power to interpret and enforce the law based on policy preferences, differs from judicial restraint, where judges limit their role to interpreting the law without making policy decisions. Activism empowers judges to protect minority rights and promote progress, but raises concerns about overreach and unelected policymaking. Restraint ensures separation…