The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown SCOTUS, Clinton, ICE
Jan 13, 2026
Guest
William Cohen
Guest
Austin Knudsen
Guest
Representative James Comer
Guest
Alan Hurst / Idaho Solicitor General (argument voice)
Guest
Elliot Williams
Elliot Williams, a former federal prosecutor and CNN legal analyst, shares insights on the Supreme Court's hearing on transgender female athletes, highlighting the complexities of safety and fairness involved. Alan Hurst, Idaho's Solicitor General, presents arguments defending the state's fairness-in-women's-sports law. Representative James Comer discusses subpoenas for Bill Clinton regarding Jeffrey Epstein, while Austin Knudsen supports bans on transgender athletes. William Cohen raises international law concerns on military actions regarding Iran.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Court Could Reshape Trans Athlete Laws
- The Supreme Court is weighing whether state bans on trans female athletes violate Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause.
- A ruling could reshape laws in at least 29 states that restrict transgender participation in school sports.
Bostock Looms Over Title IX Arguments
- Justices may rely on Bostock (Title VII) to interpret Title IX but could distinguish the cases.
- How Gorsuch and Roberts treat Bostock is pivotal to the court's approach.
Narrow Rulings Are Likely But Uncertain
- The court may narrowly decide these cases or issue sweeping rulings affecting many laws.
- Supreme Court often prefers the narrowest resolution, so outcomes range from limited to broad impact.