Roberts had argued the court explicitly overturns no more than two precedents a year, but Fritze said that narrow measure misses major departures from earlier rulings.
The analysis adds to criticism that the conservative majority is acting politically, with Jamelle Bouie arguing it increasingly functions like a super legislature reshaping Congress's work.
How might the Supreme Court's increased use of 'stealth overrulings' reshape the balance of power among the branches of government?
Could the Supreme Court's evolving approach to precedent and its internal divisions undermine public trust in the judicial system long-term?
With the end of the Chevron doctrine and new limits on agency authority, what challenges will Congress and federal agencies face in regulating complex issues?