99% Invisible cover image

Yankee Pyramids

99% Invisible

00:00

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.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app