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Elie Mystal on Why You Don't Need to Like SCOTUS Anymore

Apr 12, 2024
Justice correspondent Elie Mystal joins the podcast to discuss the Supreme Court justices, highlighting Alito's disdain for women, Barrett's stance on abortion, and dismissing calls for Sotomayor to retire. They cover judicial behavior, Supreme Court reform, conscience protection in abortion cases, and the urgency to repeal the Comstock Act.
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  • Reforming the Supreme Court through court expansion, ethics reform, and jurisdiction stripping is crucial for aligning it with democratic principles.
  • Critically scrutinizing Justice Alito's actions reveals his derogatory treatment of women and questionable ethical conduct.

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The Discussion on Court Reform and the Broken Supreme Court

The podcast delves into the broken nature of the Supreme Court and discusses various ways to reform the institution. The host and guest explore the concept of court expansion, ethics reform, term limits, and jurisdiction stripping as potential solutions. They emphasize the need to 'right-size' the Supreme Court to align with the principles of a democratic society.

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