Rosalie Silberman Abella

Retired Canadian Supreme Court Justice Rosalie S. Abella discusses SCOTUS reform and the role of constitutional courts in democracy with Dahlia Lithwick. They explore the lack of transparency in the US Supreme Court, comparing it to international counterparts. Abella reflects on her journey to becoming a judge in Canada and the evolution of understanding and protecting rights in the legal community.

Retired Canadian Supreme Court Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella discusses the role of constitutional courts in democracy and where SCOTUS may be off track. They touch on the resistance to adopting global judicial practices, potential Supreme Court reforms, personal journey as a Holocaust survivor, challenges faced by trailblazers in the legal field, and the importance of transparency and adaptability in court systems.