Strict Scrutiny

Shefali Luthra, author of Undue Burden, discusses life and death decisions post-Roe. The podcast covers Justice Alito's opinion on voting discrimination, new merch, legal cases, and the complexities of abortion restrictions.

The podcast discusses the Alitos' controversial display of an upside-down flag, a Supreme Court opinion on CFPB funding, and a racial gerrymandering case in Texas. They critique Justice Alito's statement, explore absurd flag scenarios, and analyze the SCOTUS response to the Fifth Circuit. Community engagement and political action are encouraged for upcoming elections.

Legal expert Victoria Wenger from NAACP-LDF joins Kate and Leah to discuss redistricting efforts in Louisiana and a federal plan to penalize private institutions for not censoring speech. They also touch on controversial federal judges and upcoming Supreme Court cases.

Legal experts Melissa, Leah, and Kate recap oral arguments in cases about unhoused people, immigration, and Starbucks unions. They address listener questions on fighting against the Comstock Act, trolling conservatives with lawsuits, and Democrat-appointed justices' behavior. They also promote their live event at the Tribeca Film Festival.

The podcast discusses Supreme Court cases on abortion legality and Trump's immunity from prosecution, highlighting concerns about authoritarianism. They critique conflicting laws on emergency medical treatment and abortion restrictions in Idaho. There's a focus on fetal personhood, women's rights, and potential implications of granting immunity to former presidents for election interference cases.

Legal experts Melissa, Leah, and Kate discuss SCOTUS cases on January 6, political corruption, malicious prosecution claims, right to counsel, gender-affirming care bans. They analyze implications of inciting a riot, First Amendment defenses, gifts vs. corruption, securities fraud, arbitration agreements, veterans' benefits, takings clause, DEI programs, and a controversial Arizona law on reproductive rights. They also touch on court culture, judicial criticism, and potential Supreme Court positioning.

Previewing SCOTUS cases on political corruption, criminalizing houselessness, abortion bans; updates on Arizona's total abortion ban and Fifth Circuit antics. Exploring legal debates, unanimous decisions, and implications for federal prosecutors. Discussing constitutional questions on criminalizing houselessness and legal battles over abortion access. Examining key Supreme Court cases on immigration rights and policy impact in the Fifth Circuit. Delving into the Arizona abortion law controversy and election year issues impacting children.

Errin Haines, Jill Habig, and Tyler Yarbro discuss judicial gerrymandering, Florida's abortion laws, Justice Sotomayor's potential retirement, and the impact of conservative efforts on state courts. They highlight the fight for reproductive rights, political complexities, and challenges to prosecutorial independence in various regions.

In the podcast, they discuss oral arguments challenging the FDA's approval of mifepristone for medication abortion. They cover cases on Armed Career Criminal Act and Indian Health Services. Updates on lower court cases including immigration, guns, and Title IX are highlighted. The hosts also mention a quick reaction episode and upcoming live events.

Supreme Court discussions on reviving Comstock Act for abortion ban, Justice Barrett's focus on fetal personhood, analysis of medication abortion case outcomes amidst election, and implications of November election on abortion laws.