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The Supreme Court Allows Third-Country Deportations to Continue

Oct 5, 2026 · 1h 25m

Summary

Hosts Leah Litman, Kate Shaw, and Melissa Murray discuss the Supreme Court’s recent shadow docket orders, including the botched execution of Krista Pike and the resumption of third-country deportations. They analyze Jack Smith’s Senate testimony and Senator Eric Schmitt’s viral gaffe, while previewing key cases like Suncor Energy v. Boulder County, which addresses climate change liability and preemption. The episode also covers Johnson v. United States regarding veterans’ benefits jurisdiction and Air Force v. Prhi Guhan, which challenges military environmental review processes in Guam.

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