Steven Vladeck

In this engaging discussion, Steven Vladeck, a law professor and author of The Shadow Docket, delves into the murky waters of the Supreme Court's shadow docket. He describes how these emergency, unsigned orders can erode the Court's legitimacy and highlights the dangers of unexplained rulings. Vladeck also explores why sound reasoning matters for legal precedent and elaborates on how recent decisions tend to favor Republican interests, raising important questions about judicial integrity. Tune in for a thought-provoking exploration of law in action!

Steven Vladeck, a noted legal expert who represented a victim's family before the Supreme Court, joins the discussion. The podcast delves into the chilling case of a Border Patrol agent who shot a teenager across the U.S.-Mexico border. Key topics include systemic abuse of power, challenges of holding federal agents accountable, and the intersections of racial inequality and policing. The conversation critiques the Supreme Court's approach to crucial constitutional questions, highlighting the ongoing struggle for justice in such complex cases.