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Bonus 232: The Term of the Summary Reversal
The Court has issued eight summary reversals this term, after two last term and none the term before, raising questions about how the justices see their…
Jun 11
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232. And Then There Were 23(ish)...
As we enter the three key weeks of the Supreme Court's term, a guide to what's still left to be decided, what to expect, and some of the broader…
Jun 10
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Steve Vladeck
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231. The Death of Purcell's "Principle"
There is no coherent defense of the "Purcell principle" that can be rationalized with the Supreme Court's recent behavior in the AL and LA redistricting…
Jun 8
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Steve Vladeck
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Decision Day Summary: June 4, 2026
Our fourth new video bonus for paid subscribers walks through the three rulings in argued cases that the Supreme Court handed down on Thursday, June 4…
Jun 4
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Steve Vladeck
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Bonus 230: Justice Barrett's Vote in Margolin
A single vote in a case that hasn't gotten a lot of attention could portend massive consequences across a range of lawsuits challenging the Trump…
Jun 4
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Steve Vladeck
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230. Florida v. California
Justices Thomas and Alito insist that the Court must hear disputes between two states. Florida v. California is a good example of why I remain…
Jun 1
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Steve Vladeck
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Decision Day Summary: May 28, 2026
Our third new video bonus for paid subscribers walks through the three rulings in argued cases that the Supreme Court handed down on Thursday, May 28…
May 28
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Bonus 229: Conduct Unbecoming
A district judge who conducted an affair in their chambers, lied about it, and threw a clerk under the bus deserved more than a "private reprimand."
May 28
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