Advisory Opinions The 3-3-3 Body Problem
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Jun 7, 2024 Sarah and David delve into the Supreme Court analysis using data, covering topics like the three-body problem, radical court decisions, and racial discrimination. They discuss the challenges of defining legal terms, AI in legal interpretation, and the risks and promises of using language models. The podcast also explores the debate over burritos and tacos as sandwiches, showcasing a mix of legal and fun discussions.
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The 3-3-3 Court
- The Supreme Court isn't a 6-3 court in the traditional sense, defying expectations of radical change.
- This explains why some hopes and fears about the court's impact haven't materialized.
Top-Tier Cases
- The Voting Rights Act case, initially considered top-tier, lost its status after a 7-2 decision upholding Section 2.
- This reveals a tendency to label cases as important based on political divisiveness and outcomes.
Dobbs and Roe
- Dobbs v. Jackson wasn't radical unless Roe v. Wade was also radical.
- Reversing a 50-year-old constitutional right is radical, but so is establishing one.