5-4 Alexander v. South Carolina NAACP
Jun 18, 2024
The podcast discusses a case in South Carolina involving racial gerrymandering, criticizing Justice Alito's opinion and Clarence Thomas's controversial concurrence. They highlight disparities in gift values received by Supreme Court justices, analyze expert testimonies, and explore challenges to voting rights precedents. The discussion delves into the Supreme Court's role in limiting democratic inputs and Republican power.
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Intro
00:00 • 1min
Racial Gerrymandering vs. Political Gerrymandering
01:29 • 17min
Critique of Gerrymandering and Justice Alito's Opinion
18:10 • 2min
Analysis of a Clarence Thomas concurrence and Justice gift disclosures
20:21 • 2min
Analysis of Expert Testimonies and Judicial Humility in a Case
22:29 • 2min
Challenges to Voting Rights Precedents and Gerrymandering Issues in Legal Cases
24:47 • 22min
The Supreme Court's Role in Limiting Democratic Inputs and Republican Power
46:36 • 4min