Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts

The Very Worst of SCOTUS 2023

Dec 30, 2023
The podcast discusses the worst moments of the US Supreme Court in 2023, including Chief Justice John Roberts' lack of seriousness in a stalking case and Justice Samuel Alito's lack of substance in his opinions. They also criticize Roberts for disrespecting the Senate Judiciary Committee and explore the declining tradition of Congress regulating the court. Additionally, they discuss how justices are adjusting under media scrutiny and anticipation for future discussions.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Worst Moments of the US Supreme Court
02:59 • 16min
3
Fake Case, Sponsor Break, and Supreme Court Stay
19:23 • 5min
4
Justice Alito's Lack of Substance
24:07 • 16min
5
Chief Justice John Roberts' Controversial Decision on Ethics Hearing
40:32 • 5min
6
The Declining Tradition of Congress Regulating the Supreme Court
45:57 • 9min
7
Responses of Supreme Court Justices to Media Coverage and Anticipation for Future Discussions
54:34 • 3min