Strict Scrutiny The Dubious Legality of Trump's DC Takeover
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Aug 18, 2025 Join Alexis McGill Johnson, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood, and Lisa Beattie Frelinghuysen, founder of Clutch Kit, as they dive into the turbulent aftermath of the Dobbs decision. They discuss the current landscape of reproductive rights, highlighting the challenges women face and the innovative solutions being developed. The conversation also touches on the implications of Trump's attempts at federal intervention in D.C., exploring the balance of power and the urgent need for advocacy to protect health care access.
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Timing As A Political Tool
- The Supreme Court times arguments strategically, moving fast when outcomes favor conservative interests.
- Delays and rushes on politically salient cases suggest timing is used to influence electoral effects.
Shadow Docket Expands Government Power
- The shadow docket now allows states to limit access to speech and technology without full briefing.
- Denials of emergency relief can temporarily permit laws limiting social media or other speech to stand.
Unique Federal Authority Over D.C.
- The president holds unique powers over D.C., including direct command of the D.C. National Guard.
- Those powers make federal actions in D.C. both legally distinctive and politically fraught.
