Economist Podcasts Bench marks: weighing recent SCOTUS rulings
Jun 24, 2021
Stephen Mazey, The Economist's Supreme Court correspondent, shares insights on how recent rulings have shifted the ideological balance of the court, highlighting contentious decisions on voting rights and healthcare. Kenley Salmon, Africa correspondent, discusses Mauritania's efforts to combat corruption following the imprisonment of a former president, revealing the nation's struggles with its historical societal divides. They also touch on Ludwig Wittgenstein's philosophical journey, emphasizing his lasting influence across disciplines.
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Supreme Court's Ideological Shift
- The Supreme Court's recent rulings have been less ideologically driven than anticipated.
- This suggests a more nuanced shift in American jurisprudence.
Impact of Justice Barrett
- Amy Coney Barrett's appointment was expected to drastically shift the court's decisions.
- However, her votes have only diverged from Ginsburg's a handful of times.
Fulton v. Philadelphia Case
- In Fulton v. Philadelphia, Barrett sided with a Catholic agency refusing to place foster children with same-sex couples.
- However, she joined a narrow, unanimous ruling avoiding broader implications for LGBTQ+ rights.
