Beyond The Judgement

On today's episode we are discussing Merrill v. Milligan a case regarding redistricting in Alabama and Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. What is democracy, if not representation of the will of the people? 

You can read more about the case and listen to the oral argument here: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2022/21-1086.

Here are some additional resources we used in creating this episode: 

Case overview from Cornell Law: https://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/cert/21-1086

Merrill v. Milligan SCOTUS stay order in February: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/21pdf/21a375_d18f.pdf

Brnovich v. DNC decision: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf/19-1257_g204.pdf

Today, we are discussing 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis. This case covers multitude of issues but at the forefront are religious freedom, freedom of speech, and anti-discrimination legislation. The case was argued on December 5th, 2022. You can listen to the oral argument here: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2022/21-476

In today's day and age, it is possible to construct virtual echo chambers that serve to affirm your own ideologies and world views. How do we hold media platforms accountable for recommending malicious user content?  

On this episode we discuss Cruz v. Arizona; a case regarding due process rights as they apply to knowledge of ineligibility for parole. 

On today's episode, we discuss what went down in the 2022 Midterm Election and how that will impact the political landscape in the United States. 

Tomorrow is Election Day, and there's a lot on your ballot. It's difficult to educate yourself on candidates representing your values, but we encourage you to cast your vote tomorrow if you are eligible (if not, there's still a lot you can do to ensure your loved ones vote). 

Visit https://www.vote.org/ to make your plan to vote ASAP. 

Welcome to a discussion of one of the most consequential cases being heard in this upcoming SCOTUS term. It's called Moore v. Harper, and will be heard December 7, 2022--so tune in to Oyez to listen to the oral arguments if interested. 

Brackeen v. Haaland is an impending SCOTUS case that concerns a 40+ year old federal law called ICWA (Indian Child Welfare Act). The Court will hear oral arguments on this case on November 9th, 2022. Thanks for listening!

Yeshiva University, a private religious university, does not want a student-run LGBTQ+ group of campus. What are the ramifications of that, and is it religious freedom? This is the first of a few SCOTUS cases regarding the LGBTQ+ community this term, although this was not an official case in the sense that there were no hearings and the opinion is not a final opinion. 

On today's episode, we discuss race-based affirmative action and what it means. Why is it an issue that the Supreme Court will be taking on in the upcoming term? Stay tuned for the 2nd part of this episode where we will discuss the lawsuits themselves and the ramifications of the decision once it is out.