Bonus: An Acute Case of Bothsidesism
Summary
Jay Willis discusses the Supreme Court's shadow docket, including rulings on third-country removals and abortion shield laws. He also analyzes the conservative acquisition of SCOTUSblog by The Dispatch, noting how the site's editorial shift impacts legal journalism.
Topics discussed
Announcement of Amicus Live event and 'By the People' series
Welcome to Smokeless Amicus Cigar Bar and guest introduction
Guest background and introduction to the week's legal news
Anti-abortion states sue to strike down blue state shield laws
Analysis of the Full Faith and Credit argument and political strategy
Critique of inflammatory language comparing abortion pills to weapons
Supreme Court allows third-country removals without due process
The shadow docket and the 'irreparable harm' standard for stays
Balancing harms: Deportee safety vs. presidential frustration
Supreme Court accepts case on mandatory immigration detention
History of SCOTUSblog and its role as a primary legal resource
Tom Goldstein's conviction and the acquisition by The Dispatch
Shift in editorial voice and personnel at SCOTUSblog
Corporate influence and the SCOTUSblog annual summit
Reflections on the loss of neutral court reporting resources
Closing remarks and production credits
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