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What Is Justice? Stephen Vladeck on Stability, Neutrality and Principle Jun 16, 2026

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ustice is rarely simple.

At the conclusion of this See You In Court conversation, Professor Stephen Vladeck describes justice as messy, imprecise, and complicated. Those complications, however, help give people confidence that the law is more stable, neutral, and principled than the will of whoever currently holds political power.

This closing reflection connects directly to Robin Frazer Clark and Lester Tate’s broader interview with Professor Vladeck about the Supreme Court’s shadow docket, due process, judicial transparency, and public confidence in the legal system.

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The Shadow Docket and the Cost of Silence Jun 11, 2026

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In this clip from See You In Court, Professor Steve Vladeck explains why it matters when the Supreme Court issues rulings that affect real people, public officials, and lower courts without explaining the reasoning behind them.

Speaking with hosts Robin Frazer Clark and Lester Tate, Professor Vladeck makes clear that this is not simply a question of Democrats or Republicans, liberals or conservatives. It is about what everyone loses when the Court produces real-world consequences without telling the public why.

Lester Tate then raises a broader question from the perspective of a trial lawyer: is the Court still functioning as a persuadable court, or are too many outcomes already shaped before argument begins?

This clip is part of the full See You In Court interview on the Supreme Court’s shadow docket, judicial transparency, public confidence, due process, and the rule of law.

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46 Cases, 39 Judges, 5 Presidents Jun 09, 2026

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In this clip from See You In Court, Professor Stephen Vladeck explains why it matters that federal court rulings blocking Trump administration policies came from a broad range of judges, courts, and circuits.

The point is bigger than politics. It is about judicial independence, public confidence, and whether courts are being viewed as legal institutions or partisan actors.

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Lester Tate on Lawyers Defending the Rule of Law Jun 04, 2026

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In this clip, Lester Tate discusses a joint statement from five respected legal organizations defending the rule of law, the judiciary, and the legal profession.

The segment follows the full See You In Court interview with Professor Stephen Vladek on the Supreme Court, the shadow docket, due process, and public confidence in the courts.

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When Law Firms Settle, What Message Does It Send? Jun 02, 2026

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In this clip from See You In Court, Professor Stephen Vladek explains why law firm responses to government pressure matter beyond any single firm. When large firms settle instead of allowing courts to rule, what message does that send to smaller firms, lawyers, and the public?

This clip is part of a broader conversation with Robin Frazer Clark and Lester Tate about the shadow docket, the Supreme Court, due process, and the rule of law.

Watch the complete interview here:
https://youtu.be/kfK3Fl1_Qgw?si=L-yLs9z0LJkrmHEP

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What If a President Ignores the Supreme Court? May 29, 2026

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In this clip from See You In Court, Professor Stephen Vladeck addresses one of the most serious questions in constitutional law: what happens if a president refuses to follow a court ruling?

The conversation begins with the famous Andrew Jackson quote often repeated in discussions about presidential power and court authority. Professor Vladeck explains why that history is more complicated than the quote suggests, then connects the issue to today’s debate over courts, presidential power, and the rule of law.

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Why Supreme Court Transparency Matters May 27, 2026

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In this clip from See You In Court, Professor Steve Vladeck explains why unsigned and unexplained Supreme Court orders can affect public confidence in the Court.

The concern is not simply whether the justices reach the right outcome. The deeper issue is whether the public can understand the legal reasoning behind the decision. When that reasoning is missing, it can make the Court appear more political, even when legal principles may support the result.

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Appeasement, Law Firms, and the Rule of Law May 21, 2026

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In this short clip from See You In Court, Professor Steve Vladek explains why law firms that “bend the knee” may believe they are making practical decisions, but the larger concern is the message those decisions send.

The conversation is part of a broader interview about the Supreme Court, the shadow docket, judicial independence, due process, and the role lawyers must play when the rule of law is under pressure.

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Beyond Letters: What Can Lawyers Do to Defend the Rule of Law? May 20, 2026

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In this short clip from See You In Court, Robin Frazer Clark asks what lawyers can do when letters and position papers are not enough.

Robin points to the unique role lawyers play in the justice system. Lawyers know how to file suit, serve papers, and use the tools of the courthouse.

This clip is drawn from the full interview with Professor Stephen Vladek, where the larger conversation explores the shadow docket, the Supreme Court, judicial independence, due process, and why the rule of law matters to everyone.

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District Court Judges and the First Barrier Against Unconstitutional Power May 14, 2026

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Who will stand firm when constitutional limits are tested?

In this short clip, Robin Frazer Clark reflects on the role district court judges may play as a first line of defense in protecting the rule of law.

This moment comes from a larger See You In Court conversation with Professor Steven Vladek about the shadow docket, the Supreme Court, due process, judicial independence, and the pressure being placed on courts and lawyers in this moment.

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