Some More News Even More News: Supreme Court Issues Nationwide Injunction On Decency, Butterflies, Rainbows, Humanity
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Jul 2, 2025 The hosts dive into the Supreme Court's ruling on immigration, and the chilling effect it may have on birthright citizenship for non-white babies. They hilariously dissect a new GOP bill that threatens Medicaid access for 12 million people, particularly in rural areas. The conversation also tackles frustrating political strategies and how they affect healthcare. Plus, there's a lighthearted take on energy politics and its absurdities, alongside a peek into the volatile market that could exploit the less fortunate.
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Supreme Court Limits Nationwide Injunctions
- The Supreme Court ruling limits nationwide injunctions, requiring suits to be individual or class-based instead of universal.
- This complicates cases like birthright citizenship, forcing individuals to sue separately to establish rights.
Nationwide Injunctions' Political Complexity
- Both political parties disapprove nationwide injunctions, but timing and context affect their use.
- Birthright citizenship feels like a valid case for a nationwide injunction due to constitutional implications.
Unconstitutional Policies Persist Temporarily
- The ruling allows unconstitutional policies to remain in effect until individual lawsuits succeed.
- This causes confusion and risks piecemeal legal protection across states.