

How the 5th Circuit Won by Losing, with Steve Vladeck
Sep 23, 2024
Join legal expert Steve Vladeck, a law professor at Georgetown University, as he unpacks the tumultuous relationship between the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court. Discover how the Fifth Circuit seems to 'win by losing' and the concerning implications of their high reversal rate. Hear about the troubling standing arguments, Neil Gorsuch's misleading statements, and the complexities of judicial bias. Plus, dive into the legal whirlwind surrounding SB4 and the shadow docket’s controversial decisions. A thought-provoking discussion for anyone interested in the intricacies of law!
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Supreme Court Dynamics: IFP Dockets and the Fifth Circuit
05:05 • 18min
Judicial Reactions and Influences on Legal Interpretation
22:36 • 5min
Judicial Bias and Fifth Circuit Reversals
27:38 • 15min
Unpacking the Legal Whiplash of SB4
42:18 • 2min
Shadow Docket Scrutiny
44:29 • 8min
Efficiency and Technology in Federal Courts
52:48 • 3min