The Citizen's Guide to the Supreme Court

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Immigration Door #1 Oct 27, 2019

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This week's episode tackles the first of three immigration cases this year, leading to considerations of law, policy and practicality. Brett and Nazim discuss Kansas v. Garcia, which deals with a State's right to prosecute illegal works using Federal forms, which in turn deals with express and implied preemption, Federal superiority and the practical State criminal law. Law starts at (06:45).

Its Fun to Sue with the F! D! C! A! Oct 20, 2019

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This week's episode covers the case of Rotkiske v. Klemm, which asks whether or not the Time of Discovery defense applies to the Fair Debt Collection Practice. You may not know this, but Brett and Nazim are uniquely qualified to discuss the law in this case. You may know this, but Brett and Nazim still spend most of the episode talking about wrestling and nonsense. Law starts at (05:30).

Kansas Giveth, Kansas Taketh Away Oct 13, 2019

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This week's episode discusses the case of Kahler v. Kansas, which broadly asks the Supreme Court if the insanity defense is protected under the Constitution. Brett and Nazim go through the applicable insanity defenses and eventually discuss the less interesting ways under which this case will probably be decided. Law starts at (07:06).

Impeachment Pit Oct 06, 2019

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Dibs on that joke. This week's episode starts the term with a discussion on impeachment, with the judicial and political aspects of the process being the focus, as opposed to whether or not we like President Trump. Law starts from the beginning.

SEASON FINALE LIVE: Fantasy Things Draft 2020 Aug 18, 2019

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It's the end of the term, so Brett and Nazim are coming at you LIVE from Brett's living room, covering topics like (1) the best story lines from last year, (2) what story lines will symbolize next year's term, and (3) an actual, human winner of the Fantasy League. Dreams really do come true. The Citizen's Guide to the Supreme Court will return on October 6, 2019.

GUEST EP: Simon Tam, Bass Player of the Slants Aug 14, 2019

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Good morning. In this guest episode, Brett talks with Simon Tam, bass player of the band that fought the Lanham Act in Lee v. Tam. Brett and Simon discuss what its like to bring a lawsuit before the Supreme Court, the state of Free Speech, the dynamics of playing in a rock band, the appropriate tenor for diss-tracks and what its like to rock on the front steps of the Supreme Court.

We Should Have a Public Access TV Show Aug 11, 2019

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There's a lot of sexy topics at hand this week, as Brett and Nazim discuss uranium mining in Virginia Uranium v. Warren, secret graveyards in Knick v Township of Scott, and backstage drama at public access ala Murphy Brown in Manhattan Community Access Corp. v. Halleck. Law starts in earnest at (06:50), but takes about two more minutes to really get settled.

A Docket of Deplorables Aug 04, 2019

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This week covers a cavalcade of naughty, immoral and scandalous participants who found a mixed bag of justice before the Supreme Court, including Iancu v. Brunetti (dirty-named clothing designers), Flowers v. Mississippi (racist prosecutors), and Gundy v. U.S. (the U.S. Attorney General's Office). The law starts at the beginning but it certainly doesn't stay that way.

A Real Threat or a Mere Shadow Jul 28, 2019

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This week's episode discusses the recent passing of former Justice John Paul Stevens before turning to American Humanist Society v. American Legion, which covers whether or not a 100 year old cross violates the Establishment Clause. Law starts at (07:30) and there's a humdinger of a Thomas dissent towards the end.

Go Home Admin Law, You're Drunk Jul 21, 2019

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It's a tough week for small government, as the Auer doctrine, the 21st Amendment, and local business associations all took one on this chin from the Supreme Court. Brett and Nazim discuss agency deference in Kisor v. Wilkie, and the Dormant Commerce Clause's effect on residency requirements for alcohol licenses in Tennessee Wine and Spirits Board v. Thomas. Law starts at (10:20).

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