Supreme Court Just Made Huge Decision for Midterms…
Summary
The Supreme Court issued a third order rejecting the Eighth Circuit’s attempt to enforce a new, allegedly unlawful gerrymandered map in Missouri. The ruling mandates the use of the 2022 congressional map, which features six Republican and two Democratic seats, rather than the 7-1 map pushed by state Republicans without a required referendum. Guest Harry Litman analyzes the decision, criticizing the Eighth Circuit for disregarding state law and the Supreme Court’s prior rulings. The episode highlights the conflict between federal and state courts and the potential for legal chaos had the Sup…
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Supreme Court rejects Missouri gerrymandering (3rd time)
Reading the Supreme Court's per curiam order
Introduction of guest Harry Litman
Context: The 8th Circuit's flawed legal reasoning
The conflict between state and federal court rulings
Critique of the 8th Circuit's irresponsibility
The 'entrapment' theory and state rights hypocrisy
Hypotheticals: What if the Supreme Court declined?
Closing remarks and subscription call to action
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