Strict Scrutiny Taking a Hatchet to Government Agencies
Dec 4, 2023
Former clerks for Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, Oona Hathaway and Sam Sankar, discuss her legacy. They explore challenges to the SEC's authority, Constitutional implications of the Seventh Amendment, and the classification of drugs as controlled substances. They also delve into conservative groups using a Supreme Court decision to challenge programs addressing maternal mortality among black women. Additionally, they share personal experiences of working for a prominent figure, including anecdotes about dinners and fitness activities. They discuss Justice O'Connor's disapproval of the current court and protests outside the Supreme Court.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Challenging the SEC's Ability to Enforce Federal Securities Law
02:14 • 2min
Constitutional Challenges to the SEC System
04:25 • 22min
The Application of the Seventh Amendment
26:05 • 8min
Implications of the Seventh Amendment in a Court Case
34:28 • 8min
Classification of Drugs as Controlled Substances
42:00 • 23min
Challenges to Programs Addressing Maternal Mortality Among Black Women
01:04:51 • 4min
Working with a Prominent Figure
01:08:40 • 23min
Justice O'Connor's Disapproval
01:31:44 • 6min