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Legal expert Easha Anand joins the hosts to discuss SCOTUS in the world of criminal law. They also analyze the mifepristone case and its impact on abortion access. The court's approach to interpreting federal criminal law, skepticism towards broad statutes, and the implications of a six-three Supreme Court on constitutional law are explored. The Jackson case and efforts to combat summary reversals in criminal justice cases are also discussed.
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- The Supreme Court has been narrowing the scope of federal criminal statutes to limit government authority and ensure fair notice and judicial restraint.
- Justice Gorsuch's skepticism of broad criminal statutes has influenced the Court to adopt narrower constructions, focusing on real-world implications rather than just literal meaning.
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Trend of Skepticism towards Overreaching Federal Criminal Law
The Supreme Court has exhibited a trend of skepticism towards overreaching federal criminal law. Recent cases have seen the Court narrow the scope of federal criminal statutes, placing limits on the government's authority and emphasizing the importance of fair notice and judicial restraint.
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