Following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn affirmative action in college admissions, President Biden's assertion that the Court is "not a normal court" drew considerable criticism. The 6-3 ruling declared the use of race as an admissions factor unconstitutional, citing the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause. This decision effectively ends affirmative action policies previously employed by institutions like Harvard to promote campus diversity.

President Biden comments on the recent Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action. (Fox News)

During a press conference addressing the ruling, President Biden was questioned about his perspective on the Court. His response, "This is not a normal court," ignited a firestorm of responses, with many accusing him of undermining the judiciary. Critics on social media and various political commentators expressed concern over the president's remarks, viewing them as an attack on the institution of the Supreme Court.

Members of the Supreme Court. (Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States via Getty Images)

In a subsequent interview on MSNBC, Biden elaborated on his statement, arguing that the Court has been actively dismantling established rights and precedents. He cited the overturning of Roe v. Wade as a prime example of this trend, along with other decisions that have reversed long-standing legal interpretations. This is not the first instance of strong Democratic criticism directed at the Court. Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, many Democrats labeled the Court as "illegitimate," raising questions about its authority and impartiality.

The Supreme Court has faced criticism following its' overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)