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Oct 6, 2025 
Mark Joseph Stern, a senior writer for Slate and co-host of Amicus, dives into the Supreme Court's contentious new term. He unpacks the implications of upcoming cases, highlighting how partisan agendas are normalized within the Court. Expect a potential strike down of Colorado's ban on conversion therapy and a discussion on Louisiana's redistricting efforts that dilute Black votes. Stern also critiques the shadow docket, revealing how it favors Trump, and voices concerns from legal experts about the Court's fracturing of coherent law.
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Court Normalization Masks Political Agenda
- The Supreme Court is treating term previews as a ritual that normalizes its actions and lends undeserved legitimacy.
- Mark Joseph Stern argues the court's work often fails to resemble genuine judging and instead advances a political agenda.
Engineered Test Cases By Advocacy Groups
- The Alliance Defending Freedom engineered test litigation to bring conservative causes to the Supreme Court.
- Stern compares their tactic to earlier manufactured cases like the cake baker and website designer fights.
Scope Of Colorado Conversion Therapy Ban
- Colorado's law targets licensed professional conduct, not private religious counseling or family discussions.
- The statute prohibits licensed counselors from actively trying to change a minor's sexual orientation or gender identity while practicing.