Beyond The Judgement

Beyond The Judgement

By Eva Eapen and Pari SidanaGovernment
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Beyond The Judgement episodes

  • Censoring the Censors: Moody v. Net Choice

    In today's episode Eva and I discuss Moody v. Net Choice. The case is about social media and whether or not states can impose regulations on whether social media platforms can engage in censorship.

    Here are the resources we used:

    - https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/22-277_d18f.pdf

    - https://www.oyez.org/cases/2023/22-555


    ​​https://www.scotusblog.com/2024/07/court-sends-social-media-moderation-cases-back-to-lower-courts/

    - https://www.bonalaw.com/insights/legal-resources/differences-between-facial-and-as-applied-challenges-to-the-constitutionality-of-a-statute

    12 min
  • Abortions & Emergency Procedures: Moyle v. United States

    Hey y'all! On today's episode, Eva and I discuss Moyle v. United States. Here are the resources we used:

    • https://www.oyez.org/cases/2023/23-726

    • https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/23-726_6jgm.pdf

    • https://www.lwv.org/legal-center/united-states-v-idaho-consolidated-moyle-v-united-states

    • 8 min
    • Intent vs. Impact: Alexander v. South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP

      Hi everyone! On today's episode of Tiers of Scrutiny, we discuss Alexander v. South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP.


      Here are the sources we used:

      - https://www.oyez.org/cases/2023/22-807

      - https://content.next.westlaw.com/practical-law/document/Id4cf195cf3ad11e28578f7ccc38dcbee/Clear-Error?viewType=FullText&transitionType=Default&contextData=(sc.Default)#:~:text=When%20reviewing%20mixed%20questions%20of,Ass'n%20v.

      - https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/22-807_3e04.pdf

      - https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/court-cases/rucho-v-common-cause

      12 min
    • Immunity or King-making: Trump v. U.S.

      On today's episode, Pari and I discuss the landmark case regarding presidents' immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts. As always, thanks for tuning in!

      Additional resources:

      https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/23-939_e2pg.pdf

      https://www.oyez.org/cases/2023/23-939


      14 min
    • Was George Orwell Onto Something? (Murthy v. Missouri Update)

      On today's episode, we discuss Murthy v. Missouri, a case regarding freedom of speech and government censorship on social media platforms.


      Here are the sources we used:

      • https://www.oyez.org/cases/2023/23-411

      • https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/23-411_3dq3.pdf

      • https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/essay/artIII-S2-C1-6-1/ALDE_00012992/
      • https://www.scotusblog.com/2024/06/justices-side-with-biden-over-governments-influence-on-social-media-content-moderation/
      • https://www.scotusblog.com/2024/06/justices-side-with-biden-over-governments-influence-on-social-media-content-moderation/


      • 12 min
      • Power Struggle: What will a post-Chevron world look like? (Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo & Relentless Inc. v. Department of Commerce))

        On today's episode, we discuss the fall of a judicial doctrine known as "chevron deference." in a case called Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce. Here are all the sources we used:

        • https://www.oyez.org/cases/2023/22-451
        • https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/chevron_deference
        • https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/22-451_7m58.pdf
        • https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/administrative_procedure_act
        • https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-administrative-procedure-act
        • https://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/jmd/legacy/2014/05/01/act-pl79-404.pdf
        • https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/02/climate/supreme-court-climate-chevron.html
        • https://www.scotusblog.com/2024/06/supreme-court-strikes-down-chevron-curtailing-power-of-federal-agencies/
        • https://www.politico.com/news/2024/06/28/supreme-court-chevron-biden-presidents-00165234
        • https://www.foxnews.com/politics/supreme-court-sides-fishermen-landmark-case-deciding-fate-administrative-state
        • https://www.oyez.org/cases/2023/22-1219
        • 17 min
        • Can Cities Penalize Sleeping in Public? (Grants Pass v. Johnson: Update)

          On today's episode, Pari and I update you on a case we've previously covered: City of Grants Pass v. Johnson. The question at hand--whether or not cities can penalize unhoused people for sleeping in public areas? We briefly preview the case, discuss the Court's decision, and give you some of our thoughts. As always, resources linked below. Thank you tuning in!

          https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/23-175_19m2.pdf

          https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/city-of-grants-pass-oregon-v-johnson/

          18 min
        • Campaigning with Conviction: A Conversation With Justice Allison Riggs

          On today's episode, we have an exciting interview with North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs. As she looks ahead to 2024 and beyond, we wanted to learn more about her background, convictions, and her vision for the future of our democracy. Listen to this episode to learn more about Justice Riggs, the NC Supreme Court, and the importance of voting in 2024. You can learn about Justice Riggs and her campaign here: https://www.riggsforourcourts.com/!

          38 min
        • What could the ACLU and NRA possibly agree on? (NRA v. Vullo: Update)

          Welcome back to Tiers of Scrutiny! Listen here to learn about NRA v. Vullo, a case in which the NRA accuses New York's Department of Financial Services' Superintendent of suppressing their speech. Linked below are additional resources regarding this case.


          https://www.oyez.org/cases/2023/22-842

          https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/22-842_6kg7.pdf

          https://constitutionallawreporter.com/2023/12/11/scotus-adds-two-additional-gun-rights-cases-to-docket/


          13 min
        • GUILTY: discussing the infamous Trump conviction

          Wondering about the nitty gritty of former President Donald Trump's conviction last week? We were too. Listen here for a discussion of Trump's actions, the charges, the trial, the verdict, and the response.


          Read more here:

          https://www.npr.org/2024/05/30/g-s1-1848/trump-hush-money-trial-34-counts

          https://www.vox.com/politics/353111/trump-trial-verdict-criticisms-wrongly-convicted

          https://time.com/6985067/donald-trump-felon-travel-guns-voting/

          https://www.vox.com/scotus/353561/supreme-court-donald-trump-nullfy-conviction

          https://apnews.com/article/trump-trial-deliberations-jury-testimony-verdict-85558c6d08efb434d05b694364470aa0


          28 min

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        While national courts often dominate headlines, many everyday decisions that shape our communities are made by state judges. Beyond The Judgement dives deep into the lives and perspectives of judges…