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Amicus Opinionpalooza: The Supreme Court End-of-Term Breakfast Table

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Challenges to Democracy and Power Dynamics in the Supreme Court

The chapter examines the 'othering' of marginalized groups and justices within the Supreme Court, alongside discussions on ethics scandals, legitimacy crisis, and the reconfiguration of separation of powers. It reflects on a significant moment involving a Supreme Court ruling on razor wire at the US-Mexico border, and expresses concerns about the court's credibility and potential for future interactions with other branches of government. The chapter also features insights from two guests discussing their upcoming books focused on reimagining freedom of speech and analyzing the impact of the Supreme Court on public perception.

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