Strict Scrutiny is a podcast about the United States Supreme Court and the legal culture that surrounds it. Hosted by three badass constitutional law professors-- Leah Litman, Kate Shaw, and Melissa Murray-- Strict Scrutiny provides in-depth, accessible, and irreverent analysis of the Supreme Court and its cases, culture, and personalities. Each week, Leah, Kate, and Melissa break down the latest headlines and biggest legal questions facing our country, emphasizing what it all means for our daily lives. Whether you’re a lawyer or law student, or you’re just here for the messy legal drama, Strict Scrutiny has you covered. New episodes out every Monday… plus bonuses whenever SCOTUS takes away another one of our rights.
https://crooked.com
Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 12 days 34 minutes
Fake Cases, Fake Facts, Real Implications
Melissa, Kate, and Leah recap arguments in a big tax case, Moore v. United States, and a case involving Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family. Plus, we have a breaking update on an abortion-related case out of Texas.
Behind the Scenes of Overturning Roe v. Wade
Leah, Kate, and Melissa talk with Jodi Kantor about her New York Times reporting with Adam Liptak, about some of the drama that happened at the Supreme Court as the majority sought to overturn Roe. Plus, updates on grants, argument recaps from Wisconsin, and our annual edition of our favorite things!
New Year, Same Court
To start the new year off right, Jonathan Van Ness joins Kate, Leah, and Melissa to suggest some resolutions for the justices of the Supreme Court.
Trump's Eligibility, Cash for Clarence, and a Meditation for 2024
We're only one week into 2024, and there's so much court news to catch up on!
The Legality of Presidents Doing Whatever They Want
Melissa, Kate, and Leah recap oral arguments in cases about the No Fly List, the confrontation clause, and what qualifies as a government taking.
AITA? SCOTUS Edition
Last week, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a pair of cases that threaten to topple four decades of precedent about federal agencies' authority to interpret statutes.
Who Has Final Authority At The Border?
Kate, Melissa, and Leah break down the legal fight in Texas at the U.S.-Mexico border, and the Supreme Court's take on it all. Plus, Melissa and Kate do a deep dive on another outlandish era in the Supreme Court's history with Cliff Sloan, author of The Court At War.
E. Jean Carroll and Robbie Kaplan on Trump's "Defamation Rampage"
E. Jean Carroll and attorney Robbie Kaplan join us to share the process and aftermath of Carroll's defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump-- in which a jury just awarded her $83.3 million.
Does the Constitution Disqualify Trump from Presidency?
This week the Supreme Court will hear arguments in the case about whether Donald Trump is eligible to run for president, or whether he's disqualified from doing so by a provision of the 14th Amendment that prevents individuals from holding public office if they've engaged in insurrection.
Why Did Trump Get Denied Immunity?
This morning, the US Court of Appeals for the DC circuit ruled that Donald Trump doesn't have immunity in the D.C. election interference case. Kate, Melissa, and Leah break down the D.C. Circuit's decision, Trump's arguments and whether or not it was all worth the wait.