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Strict Scrutiny

Doing Government on Twitter

Nov 6, 2023
01:08:21
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The podcast discusses Supreme Court cases on government officials blocking people on social media, trademarking 'Trump Too Small,' and a Second Amendment case on firearms restrictions for domestic violence offenders. They explore the justices' understanding of social media, the role of social media in democracy, and the distinction between private and public speech. They also mention the release of new ornaments and t-shirts for the holiday season and promote other podcasts.
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  • The podcast discusses the First Amendment issue of government officials blocking individuals on social media platforms and highlights the lack of a clear legal test to determine state action.
  • The podcast explores the constitutional claim regarding the handling of seized property during the interim period in civil forfeiture cases and emphasizes the need for timely and fair due process for property owners.

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In this podcast episode, the host recaps the big First Amendment cases recently heard by the court, specifically focusing on the social media blocking cases. The main question discussed is when the First Amendment applies to government officials blocking individuals on social media platforms like Twitter or Facebook. The justices express concern about the length of these arguments and the lack of a clear legal test to determine state action. The podcast also covers a case about civil forfeiture laws and the constitutional claim regarding the interim handling of seized property. Lastly, the upcoming Second Amendment case, United States versus Rahimi, which challenges federal law prohibiting those subject to domestic violence restraining orders from possessing guns, is briefly previewed.

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