Divided Argument Schrödinger's Innocence Right
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Jul 2, 2025 Dive into a gripping discussion about high-stakes Supreme Court cases like Trump v. CASA and Gutierrez v. Saenz. Explore the complexities of legal education, clerkship dynamics, and the philosophical battleground of originalism. Enjoy listener insights, from playful critiques to thoughtful reflections on due process and DNA evidence in capital cases. The hosts balance serious legal discourse with lighter pop culture banter, examining how films like 'X-Men' and 'Star Wars' shape their conversations about justice.
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Justice Barrett's Stellar CASA Opinion
- The Supreme Court affirmed the value of dispute resolution models over declaratory law models in federal courts.
- Justice Barrett's opinion in CASA exemplifies effective judicial reasoning and clarity.
Due Process and Liberty Interest
- The due process claim in DNA testing cases involves a liberty interest in demonstrating innocence created under state law.
- States must provide fundamentally fair procedures to vindicate that right, although exact parameters remain unclear.
Standing Based on Likely Court Compliance
- Standing to sue hinges on whether a favorable court order would likely compel the prosecutor to allow DNA testing.
- The Court found it likely the prosecutor would comply with declaratory judgments affecting evidence access.