Slate Daily Feed Amicus | “No Right Is Safe”
Jun 28, 2025
The podcast dives into alarming Supreme Court rulings that threaten individual rights, highlighting how courts now appear less able to protect citizens from government overreach. Discussions focus on the controversial case Trump v. CASA, which scrutinizes birthright citizenship, and Mahmoud v. Taylor, allowing parents to veto LGBTQ+ representation in schools. The erosion of district court authority is examined alongside implications for healthcare and free speech, signaling a troubling shift in democratic oversight.
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Court Curtails Nationwide Injunctions
- The Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. CASA limits widespread injunctions against executive orders, making it harder to protect rights collectively.
- This empowers presidents to act with fewer judicial restraints, risking patchwork enforcement and lawlessness.
Dissent Warns of Democracy's Downfall
- Justice Jackson warns that the Court's recent rulings threaten the rule of law and democratic governance.
- The conservative majority dismisses these concerns, escalating judicial tensions and eroding institutional respect.
Parental Opt-Out Harms LGBTQ+ Youth
- The Court's ruling allows parents to opt children out of LGBTQ+ content in schools, undermining inclusive education.
- This decision harms LGBTQ+ youth by stigmatizing their identities and limiting representation in public classrooms.
