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Dahlia Lithwick on The Godawful SCOTUS Term

The Al Franken Podcast

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Supreme Court's Shadow Docket Unveiled

This chapter explores the critical activities of the Supreme Court, emphasizing the birthright citizenship case and the controversial shadow docket used for expedited decisions. It highlights the implications of urgent rulings on human rights and judicial accountability, particularly in relation to the treatment of migrants. The discussion also critiques the lack of transparency surrounding these decisions and their impact on established legal interpretations, notably regarding the 14th Amendment.

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