The Brian Lehrer Show 'Bad Vibes' at the Supreme Court
May 28, 2025
Leah Litman, a law professor at the University of Michigan and former Supreme Court clerk, dives deep into the current Supreme Court landscape. She discusses how political vibes heavily influence court decisions, often prioritizing political outcomes over constitutional principles. Litman critiques strategies aimed at restoring power dynamics for conservative ideologies and explores the impact of organizations like the Heritage Foundation on judicial appointments. Additionally, she highlights crucial court cases affecting First Amendment rights and due process.
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Supreme Court Runs on Political Vibes
- The Supreme Court conservative majority often bases decisions on political vibes rather than objective law principles.
- Justices sometimes openly admit to relying on political or party talking points in their rulings.
Justices Follow Political Ideology
- The conservative Supreme Court majority frequently decides politically charged cases based on ideology rather than neutral legal principles.
- They sometimes make exceptions to settled law to reflect party and conservative movement sentiments.
Current Court Serves Narrow Minority
- Unlike the Warren Court, the current Supreme Court ignores clear settled law to serve a narrow minority.
- Democratic appointees generally don't cater to narrow segments as conservatives currently do.
