Zachary Baron Shemtob

In this conversation, David Lat, a legal blogger and writer, Amy Howe, a Supreme Court journalist, and Zachary Shemtob, a legal expert, dive deep into the recent Supreme Court term. They explore what led to its surprisingly mellow tone, key rulings, and unexpected cert petition denials. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson emerges as a significant figure, showcasing her liberal stance and questioning style. The group also delves into Justice Clarence Thomas's evolving influence and discusses the implications of a recent TikTok ruling, making sense of a complex legal landscape.

Amy Howe, a Supreme Court journalist, joins legal commentator David Lat and Zachary Shemtob of SCOTUSblog to examine the recent Supreme Court case on birthright citizenship. They discuss the implications of Trump’s executive order and the surprising skepticism from justices about the government's arguments. The trio dives into the complexities of universal injunctions and class actions, revealing how judicial philosophies impact future legal decisions. Expect insights on political dynamics and the unpredictability of the Court's rulings.

In this special episode, guest host Zachary Baron Shemtob shares his opinions on the Trump gag order and the controversial text/history/tradition test. The hosts also discuss a Sixth Circuit case on the retroactivity of the First Step Act and the Google antitrust trial, diving into Google's business practices and the challenges of changing default search engines. They debate the effectiveness of the THT test in legal analysis, exploring the confusion between history and tradition. A fun and informative episode, promising more exciting content in the future.