Opening Arguments Supreme Court Justices Should Not Be This Good At Playing Dumb
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Dec 6, 2024 The recent pardon of Hunter Biden sparks a thoughtful exploration of presidential pardons. The podcast dives into the landmark case U.S. v. Skrmetti, featuring the first openly trans lawyer at the Supreme Court, discussing the implications of discriminatory laws against transgender individuals. Additionally, it critiques the misinformation surrounding transgender healthcare and the impact of flawed narratives on legislation. A brief reflection on a martial law incident in South Korea highlights lessons on democracy and resilience.
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Hunter Biden Pardon
- President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, for gun and tax charges.
- Hunter was facing prison time for possessing an unloaded gun for 11 days while being an addict.
Trump's Pardons
- Trump's 237 pardons included members of his inner circle, like Michael Flynn and Roger Stone, who committed crimes for him.
- He also pardoned Joe Arpaio, convicted of racially biased immigration roundups.
Tennessee's SB1
- Tennessee's SB1 bans medical treatments for trans minors, aiming to prevent them from living as a gender inconsistent with their assigned sex at birth.
- The bill's stated purpose is to stop minors from becoming "disdainful of their sex."