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How the 5th Circuit Won by Losing, with Steve Vladeck

Opening Arguments

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Supreme Court Dynamics: IFP Dockets and the Fifth Circuit

This chapter examines the implications of a Supreme Court Justice's comments on declining case numbers and the complexities of classifying cases. It highlights the challenges faced by litigants, especially in In Forma Pauperis situations, revealing the shrinking access to justice. The chapter also critiques the Fifth Circuit's judicial behaviors and the frequent reversals by the Supreme Court, underscoring the implications for broader legal integrity.

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