U.S. Supreme Court Oral Arguments

A case in which the Court held that a plaintiff whose state-court lawsuit was removed by the defendants to federal court can seek to have the case sent back to state court by amending the complaint to omit all references to federal law.

Exploring the necessity of presidential immunity from criminal prosecution and the potential consequences on decision-making. Debate on distinguishing official duties from personal motives and the implications for prosecution. Delving into the complexities of prosecuting co-agitators and limitations imposed by statutes. Discussion on presidential responsibilities to uphold laws and Constitution, implications on future presidents, and concerns over Department of Justice's position. Exploring absolute immunity for official actions, case-by-case evaluation, and balancing limiting presidential actions through prosecution with accountability in office.

A case in which the Court was asked to decide whether the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act—which requires hospitals receiving Medicare funding to offer “necessary stabilizing treatment” to pregnant women in emergencies—preempts an Idaho law that criminalizes most abortions in the state.

A case in which the Court will decide whether the denial of a visa to the non-citizen spouse of a U.S. citizen infringes on a constitutionally protected interest of the citizen and, if so, whether the government properly justified that decision.

Debate on the application of Section 10J for injunctions, Board's presumption of success questioned, exploration of irreparable harm, balance of equities in labor disputes, role of NLRB, importance of evidence in seeking injunctions, legal framework around district court injunctions, statistical arguments and historical context in legal case analysis

The podcast explores the legal battle over public camping bans against the homeless, discussing the legal and moral challenges of criminalizing homelessness and sleeping in public spaces. It delves into the complexities of addressing homelessness, officer discretion, and societal status vs. criminal conduct under the Eighth Amendment, with a focus on navigating homelessness in Grants Pass and the implications of shelter availability. The discussion also touches on the controversial topic of public hygiene among the homeless and explores the intersection of homelessness and shelter access.

A case in which the Court held that Section 3 of the Federal Arbitration Act requires district courts to stay a lawsuit pending arbitration, and does not give district courts discretion to dismiss the suit when all claims are subject to arbitration.

A case in which the Court held that when a capital defendant claims that he was prejudiced at sentencing because counsel failed to present available mitigating evidence, a court must decide whether it is reasonably likely that the additional evidence would have avoided a death sentence, which the court does by evaluating the strength of all the evidence and comparing the weight of aggravating and mitigating factors.

A case in which the Court held that 18 U.S.C. § 1512(c), which prohibits obstruction of congressional inquiries and investigations, does not include acts unrelated to investigations and evidence.

A case in which the Court held that a Fourth Amendment malicious-prosecution claim can proceed as to a baseless criminal charge so long as other charges brought alongside the baseless charge are supported by probable cause.