Short Circuit Short Circuit 196 | 50 Years of “Our Federalism”
Nov 12, 2021
The podcast discusses the 50th anniversary of the Younger v. Harris case, exploring its impact on federal claims and the challenge of fighting state court systems that have become debtors' prisons. It also investigates the origins of the term 'Our Federalism'. The podcast delves into the consequences of debtor's presence in Ferguson and examines the threats to federalism due to dysfunctional state courts. The use of lower case in legal cases and the significance of important legal doctrines are also explored.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
First Amendment Challenge and the Background of John Harris
05:47 • 2min
The Evolution of the Younger Doctrine and the Limits of Federalism
07:32 • 18min
The Shocking Reality of Debtor's Presence and Corruption in Ferguson
25:39 • 3min
Threats to Federalism and Debtor's Prison
28:31 • 16min
Lower Case, Pullman Abstention, and Federalism
44:21 • 3min