Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts

Dahlia Lithwick, Mark Joseph Stern, Steve Vladeck, and Mary Anne Franks analyze monumental Supreme Court decisions, justices' perspectives, and dissents. They discuss originalism, policy areas, expertise, J. Edgar Hoover's legacy, tone of opinions, and concerns about democracy and ethics.

Exploring the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity and the implications for presidential accountability. Discussing the extension of immunity to former presidents for official acts and its impact on democracy and separation of powers. Navigating the complexities of defining official duties, especially in cases like January 6th.

The podcast delves into recent Supreme Court rulings on sleeping in parks and insurrectionist actions. It highlights the impact of decisions on federal agencies and the balance of powers. The discussion includes contrasting views on punishing homeless individuals and legal analysis of specific court rulings. It also explores the implications of the court's influence on key policy issues like climate change and securities fraud.

SCOTUS decisions impacting agencies, conservative legal movement targeting administrative state, dissent by Justice Sotomayor, implications of SEC v Jarkesy on enforcement, power grab by the court disrupting Congress's authority, upcoming big administrative cases, emphasis on expanding court's power

Supreme Court's accidental release of abortion opinion, social media regulation, federal bribery laws, and chaotic aftermath discussed by Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern in this insightful episode.

The podcast discusses the Supreme Court's decision on domestic abusers possessing firearms, the evolution of Second Amendment doctrine, the impact on marriage equality, and the legal battle on spousal immigration rights.

The podcast discusses the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the bump stock ban, Justice Thomas' controversial interpretation of gun regulations, and the implications for future gun safety measures. The conversation delves into the history of bump stocks, the influence of gun rights groups, and the need for continued advocacy for sensible gun regulations.

In this podcast, they discuss the Supreme Court's decision on the abortion pill case, FDA v Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, challenging the legal status quo. They analyze the implications of a doomed case and how it could impact future abortion laws.

Journalist and author Katherine Stewart discusses the rise of Christian Nationalism in the US with Dahlia Lithwick and Rachel Laser. They explore extremist ideologies in the highest court, legal shifts enabling right-wing agenda, and the impact of religious beliefs on laws like Project 2025.

Exploring the implications of Trump's hush money conviction, potential appeal, Supreme Court intervention, and the role of a gag order. Guest Ryan Goodman provides expert analysis on the legal proceedings and political ramifications.