The hosts suggest New Year's resolutions for the Supreme Court justices, discussing their admiration for the ethics of the justices, concerns about assignments to the first black woman on the court, leaks, nails, and resolutions, the impacts of decisions on independent women and cost savings on phone plans, the changing appearance of a person's skin, suggestions for Justice Sotomayor and safe words, misunderstandings of the Zarda case, criticism towards an individual's behavior, improving Justice Kavanaugh's public perception, and New Year's resolutions and collaborations.
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Justice Sotomayor should help her colleagues understand the role of district courts.
Justice Alito should focus more on the substance of his opinions and decisions, instead of personal likeability.
Justice Kavanaugh should prioritize the argumentation and reasoning behind his opinions and decisions, and work on personal grooming habits to improve his overall appearance.
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Justice Sotomayor: Understand the role of district courts and organize a girls trip
Justice Sotomayor could continue to help her colleagues understand the role of district courts, especially since some of them seem to misunderstand. Additionally, she could organize a girls trip with Justices Kagan and Kagan-Ting because they deserve some relaxing time together.
Justice Alito: Smile more and be less concerned with personal likeability
Justice Alito could focus on smiling more and being less concerned with personal likeability, instead focusing more on the substance of his opinions and decisions. This could help him connect with others and provide better arguments in his work.
Justice Kavanaugh: Focus on the substance of opinions and decisions, and consider personal grooming habits
Justice Kavanaugh could pay more attention to the substance of his opinions and decisions, prioritizing the argumentation and reasoning behind them. Additionally, some suggestions for personal grooming habits, such as flossing and teeth whitening, could improve his overall appearance.
Justice Kagan's New Year's resolution
Justice Kagan's New Year's resolution is to make more Taylor Swift references during oral arguments. She mentioned Taylor Swift's sexual assault case in which the jury awarded her nominal damages of one dollar to symbolize the harm she experienced. The suggestion is to include Taylor Swift Easter eggs in opinions and to attend her concert to energize the Supreme Court and encourage voter registration.
Justice Jackson's New Year's resolution
Justice Jackson's New Year's resolution is to continue her powerful questionings at the end of oral arguments, often referred to as the 'area item questioning'. Her skill in wrapping up arguments and setting the tone for decision-making has been commendable. The hope is for her to keep up the exceptional work and maintain her impactful influence on the Court.