The NPR Politics Podcast After Roe, The Supreme Court Seems Poised to Undo More Major Precedents
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Dec 29, 2022 The podcast dives into the looming consequences of a conservative Supreme Court on critical issues like affirmative action and indigenous rights. It scrutinizes how this court could reshape pivotal legal precedents. Discussions center around the impact of the Independent State Legislature Doctrine on elections and the potential threats to democracy. Additionally, the conversation highlights the ideological rifts among justices and how these divisions influence the future of legal interpretations.
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Supreme Court's Conservatism
- The Supreme Court's 6-3 conservative supermajority actively addresses divisive social issues.
- Public confidence in the court is declining, with only a quarter of Americans expressing high confidence.
Affirmative Action at Risk
- The Supreme Court will likely overturn affirmative action in higher education.
- This could significantly reduce racial diversity in universities, despite past precedents.
Edward Blum's Activism
- Edward Blum, a conservative activist, has orchestrated legal campaigns against affirmative action and voting rights for decades.
- He strategically finds lawyers and clients, similar to Thurgood Marshall's approach at the NAACP.