The Rehnquist Court, 1986-2005: Moves Toward Small Federal Government (Osher Online)

Cost: $60

Dates

• Mon., July 14-Aug. 18, 8-9:30 a.m.

Location: Online

With Lauren Andersen, Osher Online

Chief Justice William Rehnquist led the U.S. Supreme Court for nearly 19 years (1986–2005), overseeing cases on privacy, civil rights, the environment, the First Amendment, and states' rights. Under his leadership, the Court actively struck down federal statutes and precedent, often with conservative outcomes. However, as its composition shifted, some conservative rulings diminished. This course examines the legacy of the Rehnquist Court, as well as his 15 years as an associate justice under Chief Justice Warren Burger. We will explore landmark cases, including Woodson v. North Carolina (1976), Craig v. Boren (1978), Miller v. Johnson (1995), Bush v. Gore (2000), Atkins v. Virginia (2001), and Lawrence v. Texas (2002).

Class #: 31186

This class is for OLLI members only, who have new or renewed memberships for 2025-2026.

Register by June 16.