Law and Chaos

Ep 51 — Supreme Court Reform: First They Say You’re Crazy, Then They Fight You…

Jul 30, 2024

Missouri Attorney General Andy Bailey, known for his controversial legal stances, discusses President Biden's op-ed calling for Supreme Court reform. They debate whether justices should be reassigned to 'minor leagues' to address the Court's legitimacy crisis. Bailey also defends his role in keeping an innocent man imprisoned, citing a 'tough on crime' policy perspective. The conversation delves into systemic biases within the justice system and the urgent need for strategic judicial reforms, emphasizing term limits and ethical guidelines for justices.

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Quick takeaways

The podcast emphasizes the urgent need for Supreme Court reforms, highlighting President Biden's proposals aimed at restoring public trust in the institution.

Discussion around Attorney General Andy Bailey's controversial legal maneuvers reveals the troubling politicization of state legal systems and its implications for electoral fairness.

The case of Christopher Dunn exemplifies the systemic biases in the justice system, particularly regarding the challenges of rectifying wrongful convictions for marginalized individuals.

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The Legitimacy of the Supreme Court

The discussion highlights a significant shift in perception regarding the legitimacy of the Supreme Court. Initially viewed as a legitimate body, the speaker now argues that it is fundamentally broken and needs urgent intervention. This transformation reflects a broader concern among commentators that the Court, in its present form, no longer upholds its essential role in democracy. The emphasis here is on the need for systemic changes to restore trust in this institution.

Intro

2min

Legal Challenges and Controversial State AGs

2min

Legal Battles and Political Fallout

15min

Dissecting Court Convictions and Proposals for Supreme Court Reform

3min

Reforming the Supreme Court: Necessities and Proposals

9min

Exploring Supreme Court Reform and Judicial Tenure

3min

Reforming the Supreme Court: Proposals and Perspectives

20min

Examining Presidential Power and Accountability

2min

President Biden is out with an op ed on how to fix our broken Supreme Court. We discuss the plan and the possibilities of implementing it. Could we shunt some of these justices off to the minor leagues and save the country? And Missouri Attorney General Andy Bailey wants to keep a man in jail despite the fact that he is actually innocent. Wouldn’t want to look like he’s soft on crime!

Links:

NY AG brief in Missouri v. New York

https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/22/22O159/319733/20240724191733354_22O159_NY%20Brief%20in%20Opposition.pdf

Constitution Article III

https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/articles/article-iii

Federal judges

https://www.uscourts.gov/faqs-federal-judges

Presidential Commission on SCOTUS

https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/SCOTUS-Report-Final-12.8.21-1.pdf

Biden op-ed on SCOTUS reform

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/07/29/joe-biden-reform-supreme-court-presidential-immunity-plan-announcement/

Booth v. US