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Strict Scrutiny

A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Term

Jul 8, 2024
01:15:49
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Reflecting on a tumultuous Supreme Court term, the hosts discuss hollowing out the administrative state, dodges on abortion, and immunity for corrupt ex-presidents. They delve into court interpretations, biased outcomes, textualism, and upcoming summer episodes.
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Quick takeaways

  • Supreme Court avoids accountability in decisions, granting immunity to corrupt officials.
  • Judicial methodology in SCOTUS leans towards conservative preferences, lacking objectivity.

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Main Theme: Lack of Accountability

The podcast episode delves into the theme of lack of accountability within the Supreme Court's decisions and behaviors. Instances such as the court's deflection of responsibility in cases like Snyder and the immunity case involving former President Trump highlight a pattern of the court avoiding accountability. Additionally, the episode discusses how the court's rulings seem to favor the Republican Party's partisan interests, as seen in cases like Alexander versus South Carolina NAACP and Fisher versus United States.

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