Slate News Amicus | Our All-Star SCOTUS End-of-Term Breakfast Table
Jul 2, 2025
Join legal experts Steve Vladeck, Sherrilyn Ifill, and Jamelle Bouie as they dissect the Supreme Court's recent term. Vladeck highlights the erosion of public trust amidst significant rulings, while Ifill warns of the implications for civil rights and judicial integrity. Bouie adds historical context, examining how originalism can marginalize voices in legal history. The trio critically assesses the court’s conservative majority and its impact on democracy, education, and the relationship between law and politics.
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SCOTUS Asserts Power Over District Courts
- The Supreme Court is asserting power over district courts, limiting their ability to restrain executive actions.
- This reflects a vision of judicial supremacy where the court controls all legal authority decisions.
Hostility Towards District Courts
- The conservative majority shows hostility towards district courts, viewing them as overly powerful 'little kings'.
- This hostility undermines the judicial system and its check on executive overreach.
Selective Historical Narratives at SCOTUS
- The Court selectively uses history to support its decisions, focusing narrowly on powerful white men.
- Justice Jackson's historical perspective includes marginalized voices, showing a broader understanding of constitutional intent.