Throughline The Supreme Court's Shadow Docket
Nov 2, 2023
Explore the Supreme Court's hidden power on the shadow docket and its impact on significant rulings, such as federal death penalty cases, COVID-era voting procedures, and the gutting of the Voting Rights Act. Learn about the court's decision-making process, its role in granting emergency relief, and how it has gained more control over American policy. Delve into the case of James Meredith and the repercussions of a Supreme Court ruling in his favor. Examine a major abortion rights ruling in Texas and the unchecked power of the Supreme Court.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Supreme Court's Shadow Docket and its Impact on Significant Rulings
01:50 • 3min
The Supreme Court's Shadow Docket
04:33 • 3min
The Shadow Docket: Exploring the Supreme Court's Decision-Making Process
07:43 • 13min
Decisions About Death and the Supreme Court's New Powers
20:21 • 3min
The Case of James Meredith
23:08 • 10min
A Major Ruling on Abortion Rights in Texas
33:37 • 2min
The Impact of Emergency Relief and the Shadow Docket
35:29 • 17min
Closing Segment and Sponsors
52:41 • 2min