What A Day A Blockbuster Day For The Supreme Court
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Jun 27, 2025 Jessica Levinson, a law professor at Loyola Law School, dives deep into recent Supreme Court decisions. She analyzes the ruling that allows states to block Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid, exploring its implications for reproductive rights. Levinson also discusses pivotal cases on voting rights and parental authority regarding LGBTQ themes in education. The conversation highlights the nexus between judicial decisions and their societal impacts, making complex legal topics accessible and engaging for listeners.
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Medicaid Funding Cuts Threaten Care
- The Supreme Court ruling lets states block Planned Parenthood from Medicaid funding even for non-abortion care.
- This threatens access to essential health services, especially for low-income communities.
Nationwide Injunctions Under Review
- The court is deciding on the legality of broad nationwide injunctions blocking executive orders.
- This affects challenges to all presidents' executive actions, not just the birthright citizenship order.
Voting Rights Act Faces Challenge
- Louisiana's voting rights case balances protecting minority voters and complaints of excessive racial considerations.
- The court's decision may reshape Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.