The Second Gentleman and a legal expert discuss SCOTUS decisions, court reform, and domestic violence cases. They play a game, talk about gun regulations, and analyze Court's rulings on liberty interests of non-citizen spouses. Former AG Holder joins in for a lighthearted segment.
Former AG Eric Holder discussed Supreme Court rulings on gun control and court reform.
Challenges faced by lower courts in applying history and tradition test were highlighted.
Conversations ended with a lighthearted drinking game for audience engagement.
Shelby County vs. Holder was deemed the most detrimental SCOTUS ruling for impacting democracy.
Court expansion was identified as a crucial reform due to the current judicial crisis.
Deep dives
Supreme Court's Recent Decisions
The Supreme Court recently made significant decisions, including ruling that a citizen has no fundamental liberty interest in living in the US with their undocumented spouse, requiring a unanimous jury to determine if prior offenses were committed on separate occasions, and applying the confrontation clause in cases involving forensic evidence.
Attorney General Holder's Perspective
Former Attorney General Eric Holder will share insights on the recent Supreme Court rulings, particularly the implications of the expanded Second Amendment right in NYSRPA v. Bruin and the challenges faced by lower courts in applying the history and tradition test.
Upcoming Discussion on Voting Rights
Attorney General Holder will also discuss his work with the National Democratic Redistricting Committee and his book Our Unfinished March, focusing on voting rights, redistricting initiatives, and strategies to combat voting challenges.
Round-up with a Lighter Note
The podcast will round off the conversation with a drinking game to add a lighter touch to the discussion and engage the audience in a more relaxed and interactive manner.
Worst SCOTUS decision
Shelby County versus Holder is considered the worst SCOTUS decision as it enabled states to enact gerrymandered laws impacting democracy directly.
Album of the Summer
Beyonce's album is preferred over the other choice for the summer beach reading, offering a more enjoyable musical experience.
Best father of daughters
Barack Obama is chosen as the best father of daughters over other contenders.
Most promising court reform
Court expansion is viewed as the most promising court reform due to the urgency and crisis faced by the current judicial system.
Best college campus
Columbia University is favored over NYU for its activism and vibrant campus environment.
As we wait for SCOTUS opinions in cases about presidential immunity, emergency abortions, the future of the administrative state, and more, we did a rowdy live show at the Howard Theatre in Washington, DC! It was one for the books-- The Second Gentleman, Doug Emhoff, joined us to reflect on the second anniversary of Dobbs. Friend of the pod Commander Steve Vladeck filled in as guest host. And former Attorney General Eric Holder joined us to talk about the Court's decision in a case about domestic violence offenders obtaining guns, analyze possible paths for court reform, and lighten the mood with a game of This or That.
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