Short Circuit Short Circuit 276 | The Concentration of Powers
Jun 15, 2023
This week, the podcast discusses the concentration of powers and the dependence on legislatures to protect constitutional rights. The hosts delve into recent cases in Iowa and Louisiana that highlight the challenges of safeguarding constitutional rights. They also explore the difficulties of using alternative remedies for constitutional violations and compare the stability of federal courts to state courts. Additionally, they examine the history of implied causes of action for legislative acts and the need for legislative action in ensuring remedies for violations of statutes.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Burnett vs. Smith: State Constitutional Violations
02:52 • 8min
The Concentration of Powers: An Unjust Investigation and the Lack of Remedies
11:08 • 2min
The Concentration of Powers and Violation of Constitutional Rights
12:55 • 2min
The Challenges of Using Alternative Remedies for Constitutional Violations
14:52 • 17min
The Stability of Federal Courts versus State Courts
32:17 • 1min
Understanding the History of Implied Causes of Action
33:32 • 13min