Sherrilyn Ifill, a renowned civil rights litigator and 14th Amendment expert, dives into critical discussions about the Supreme Court’s legitimacy with Dahlia Lithwick. They dissect Chief Justice John Roberts' year-end report, highlighting the troubling trend of the judiciary equating criticism with threats. Ifill raises concerns over judicial impartiality and accountability, particularly regarding recent controversial decisions. Together, they emphasize the need for constructive feedback to uphold fairness and integrity in the legal landscape.

Republicans claim the election was stolen. They use those claims to justify suppressing people’s right to vote. All of it happening amid a national reckoning on race. Rachel Maddow and Isaac-Davy Aronson tell the story of a time uncannily similar to our own – in the early 1960s. And how it’s both a parallel to our present moment and the origin of conflicts playing out today.Featuring Guests:Rick Perlstein, historian, author of Before the Storm: Barry Goldwater and the Unmaking of the American ConsensusSherrilyn Ifill, Vernon Jordan Endowed Chair in Civil Rights at Howard University and former President and Director-Counsel of LDF.Jim Brosnahan, lawyer and author of Justice At Trial: Courtroom Battles and Groundbreaking Cases

The podcast delves into the Alabama Supreme Court's ruling on frozen embryos as 'extrauterine children' and the implications for IVF. It also covers oral arguments at the US Supreme Court, a case on EPA regulations, and Court Culture with Sherrilyn Ifill launching a new center on the Fourteenth Amendment. Discussions include fetal personhood, a federal abortion ban, attacks on a Muslim judicial nominee, and tragic consequences of school bullying.

In this engaging discussion, Sherrilyn Ifill, a prominent civil rights lawyer and leader at Howard University, and Sen. Mark Kelly, a Democratic senator from Arizona, delve into the Trump administration's harmful effects on cancer research funding and public health. They explore the vital role of the NIH in advancing medical science and address the swift legal rebuke against Trump's unconstitutional executive order on birthright citizenship. The conversation also touches on the political tensions surrounding Trump's defense nominee, highlighting the need for accountability in leadership.

Sherrilyn Ifill, a prominent civil rights litigator and scholar, joins the conversation to dissect Chief Justice John Roberts' New Year report. Together, they analyze his evasive stance on the Supreme Court's legitimacy and the risks of judges treating courtrooms like trial grounds. Ifill underscores the importance of upholding democracy within the legal profession, emphasizing transparent dialogue and ethical integrity. The discussion also highlights the need for vigilance against political partisanship in the judiciary and the role of historical activism in shaping justice.