How Appealing, the first blog dedicated to appellate litigation, offers a weekly roundup of key legal developments. Here are some noteworthy highlights:
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Bob Bauer, a law professor, discusses the implications of the GOP’s latest attempts to influence the election process. Even if the Supreme Court dismisses the plea, Bauer suggests that the party will continue to undermine confidence in the electoral system. Read more in The Atlantic.
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Politico reports on the Justice Department’s efforts to maintain obstruction charges in some January 6 cases. Despite a recent Supreme Court ruling, prosecutors are still pursuing convictions for certain defendants. For more details, see the full Politico article.
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The re-emergence of the Supreme Court’s “shadow docket” is examined by John Fritze and Devan Cole of CNN. This system allows for expedited decisions on critical issues such as abortion, climate change, and student loans without full briefing or oral arguments. Learn more in their report.
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Bloomberg News highlights the impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling on race in college admissions through MIT’s recent decline in Black student enrollment. Francesca Maglione and Janet Lorin’s report offers an early look at how colleges are adjusting to this decision. Additional insights are available in the full Bloomberg article.
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Paige Oamek of The New Republic explores Donald Trump’s controversial proposal to criminalize criticism of judges supportive of him. Oamek examines the potential ramifications of such a policy. Read the detailed analysis in the new essay.
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Michael C. Dorf addresses the Supreme Court’s perplexing decision regarding transgender rights and Title IX. His analysis, available on Dorf on Law, delves into the legal complexities of the ruling.
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