The Burger Court

The "Burger Court" refers to the period when Warren E. Burger served as Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1969 to 1986. Under his leadership, the Court handled significant cases involving civil rights, individual liberties, and government power. This era saw decisions shaping modern constitutional law, balancing progressive change with legal stability. The Court was known for a pragmatic approach, often carefully analyzing each case’s implications. While not as ideologically polarized as later periods, it made lasting impacts on areas like free speech, privacy, and criminal justice, reflecting its importance in 20th-century American legal history.