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99% Invisible
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Inside the Supreme Court: The Merits and Shadows
This chapter explores the U.S. Supreme Court's dual docket system, contrasting the high-profile merits cases with the often-overlooked non-merits docket. It emphasizes the significance of the 'shadow docket,' particularly in relation to recent abortion rights legislation and public health rulings during the COVID-19 pandemic. The discussion underscores the implications of Texas's SB8 law, which alters legal standing and creates a unique enforcement mechanism that poses challenges for abortion providers and supporters.
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