Some More News Even More News: Why The Supreme Court Keeps Letting Trump Break The Law
May 30, 2025
Leah Litman, a law professor at the University of Michigan and co-host of Strict Scrutiny, delves into her book, discussing the Supreme Court's bizarre alignment with conservative grievances. They explore how the court seems to permit Trump’s legal manipulations while maintaining a facade of legitimacy. The conversation touches on the systemic influence of personal grievances and media biases on judicial decisions, revealing the absurdity of legalistic noncompliance and its implications for democracy in today's political climate.
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Alito's Marriage Equality Dissent Anecdote
- Samuel Alito equated marriage equality to historical persecution of LGBTQ+ people.
- He claimed traditional viewpoints are marginalized similar to past criminalizations, showing grievance logic.
Legalistic Noncompliance Harms Rule
- Legalistic noncompliance obscures blatant rule-breaking by insisting compliance.
- This tactic hides constitutional crises by manipulating legal arguments in court.
Supreme Court as GOP Backstop
- Courts act as a backstop enabling the Trump administration's defiance.
- Supreme Court protects GOP interests, blocking Democrats' policies when out of power.
