The Supreme Court's recent ruling in Moore v. U.S. on Thursday has reignited discussions about the constitutionality of a wealth tax. Justice Brett Kavanaugh's majority opinion, joined by Chief Justice John Roberts and the Court's Democratic appointees, did not resolve whether wealth taxes are constitutional, leaving the issue open for future debate. Joe Bishop-Henchman of the National Taxpayers Union emphasized that the narrow decision does not open the door to a wealth tax, which would still face constitutional challenges. The ruling has prompted various opinions, with some justices signaling opposition to wealth tax proposals.
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