Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts The Call Is Coming From Inside The Court
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Jul 12, 2025 
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse from Rhode Island, a key figure in environmental and judicial matters, joins the conversation to analyze the recent Supreme Court term. He discusses Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s influence and unexpected role as a dissenting voice against bias within the court. The chat dives into the problematic nomination of Emil Bove and the implications for judicial accountability. Whitehouse remains hopeful about reforming the judiciary, despite the challenges posed by wealth and influence in American politics.
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Justice Jackson Exposes Court Bias
- Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is exposing systemic biases and patterns in Supreme Court decisions.
- Her approach challenges the court's tradition of collegiality by calling out unfair practices.
Necessity of Calling Out Court Issues
- Calling out the Supreme Court's systemic problems is necessary despite fears of damaging the institution.
- Justice Jackson’s detailed dissents highlight issues that others hesitate to address.
Court's Ethics and Bias Concealment
- Supreme Court requires transparency and ethics reform but resists accountability.
- The institution hides bias by enforcing collegiality, ignoring overarching patterns affecting justice.