Advisory Opinions On Porn and Paxton
Jan 16, 2025
A lively debate unfolds about whether limiting access to porn constitutes a free speech violation. Engaging discussions revolve around the nuances of legal language in cases like Thompson v. United States. The hosts tackle the complexity of age verification laws, weighing children's protection against adult access. They also explore the ethics of recording conversations in legal practice and recent challenges in immigration legislation. With humor and insight, they navigate the intersection of law, ethics, and contemporary issues.
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False vs. Misleading
- The Supreme Court case Thompson v. United States explores the meaning of "false" in legal statutes.
- It distinguishes between "false" and "misleading", examining if something misleading can be considered false in context.
Thompson Loan Case
- Daley Thompson took out two loans, and when the bank changed ownership, he claimed to have borrowed less than he did.
- He repeated this over three phone calls, misleading the FDIC, but the court debated if his statement was objectively false.
Gare's Supreme Court Debut
- Chris Gare, Thompson's lawyer, self-deprecatingly joked about his Supreme Court debut.
- He compared his experience to that of more seasoned lawyers, earning laughs and praise from Justice Kagan.