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Short Circuit

Short Circuit 275 | All Constitutional Law is Procedural Nonsense

Jun 8, 2023
Guests include IJ attorneys Paul Avelar, Arif Panju, and Ari Bargil. Topics cover recent IJ appellate victories, challenges in the environmental court, police abuse and excessive force, criticism of Harris County law enforcement, 'clearly established' in constitutional law, and interlocutory appeals and qualified immunity.
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  • Challenging unfair court practices is essential to protect individuals' constitutional rights.
  • Accountability and the establishment of clear precedents are crucial in addressing excessive use of force by police officers.

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Challenging Unconstitutional Court Practices

The podcast discusses a case in which a court system resulted in unfair and unconstitutional practices, ultimately leading to people losing their homes. The case focused on a court that was originally intended to deal with abandoned homes, but ended up targeting individuals based on subjective opinions of their home's condition. The court lacked proper rules and procedures, had no records of proceedings, and limited the ability to raise constitutional claims. The podcast highlights the importance of challenging such court practices to protect individuals' rights.

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