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The podcast discusses the Alitos' controversial display of an upside-down flag, a Supreme Court opinion on CFPB funding, and a racial gerrymandering case in Texas. They critique Justice Alito's statement, explore absurd flag scenarios, and analyze the SCOTUS response to the Fifth Circuit. Community engagement and political action are encouraged for upcoming elections.
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- The Supreme Court upholds the CFPB's funding structure, rejecting arguments of violation, demonstrating a commitment to agency stability.
- Justice Alito juxtaposes CFPB and Federal Reserve funding, disregarding economic realities and historical context, raising questions on 'appropriations'.
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Challenges to CFPB's Funding Structure
The Supreme Court upholds the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) funding structure in a 7-2 opinion, rejecting the argument that it violated the Appropriations Clause. Justice Alito and Justice Gorsuch dissent with incoherent logic, claiming that Congress cannot control the CFPB's use of funds with the current financing scheme. This dissent disregards historical context and the practical mechanisms through which Congress can oversee agency funding.
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