SCOTUS Restores Trump to the Colorado Ballot, Unanimously (Kind Of)

2024/3/5

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The Supreme Court released its opinion in Trump v. Anderson, saying Colorado and other states can't disqualify Trump from the ballot under Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment. Kate, Melissa, and Leah break down the (expected) outcome, the (heinous) reasoning and what it means going forward. One guess as to which justice has BDUE (big Dolores Umbridge energy).

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SCOTUS Restores Trump to the Colorado Ballot, Unanimously (Kind Of)

Strict Scrutiny

Chapters

What did the Supreme Court decide in the presidential disqualification case?

How did the Supreme Court's reasoning in the decision impact the interpretation of the 14th Amendment?

What were the key issues with the Supreme Court's interpretation of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment?

How did the Supreme Court's decision affect the role of Congress in enforcing the 14th Amendment?

What were the implications of the Supreme Court's decision for future enforcement of Section 3?

How did the separate writings by Justice Barrett and the joint concurrence by the Democratic appointees reflect on the decision?

What were the broader implications of the Supreme Court's decision for the federalized system of elections?

How did the Supreme Court's decision impact the potential for future disqualifications under Section 3?

What were the final thoughts and concerns expressed about the Supreme Court's decision?

What were the implications of the Supreme Court's decision for the future of democracy?

How did the hosts reflect on the Supreme Court's decision and its impact on the legal landscape?

What were the final reflections and calls to action from the hosts?

How did the hosts summarize the episode and encourage listener engagement?

What were the final thoughts on the Supreme Court's decision and its implications for democracy?

How did the hosts conclude the episode and thank the production team?

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Strict Scrutiny

Chapters

What did the Supreme Court decide in the presidential disqualification case?

How did the Supreme Court's reasoning in the decision impact the interpretation of the 14th Amendment?

What were the key issues with the Supreme Court's interpretation of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment?

How did the Supreme Court's decision affect the role of Congress in enforcing the 14th Amendment?

What were the implications of the Supreme Court's decision for future enforcement of Section 3?

How did the separate writings by Justice Barrett and the joint concurrence by the Democratic appointees reflect on the decision?

What were the broader implications of the Supreme Court's decision for the federalized system of elections?

How did the Supreme Court's decision impact the potential for future disqualifications under Section 3?

What were the final thoughts and concerns expressed about the Supreme Court's decision?

What were the implications of the Supreme Court's decision for the future of democracy?

How did the hosts reflect on the Supreme Court's decision and its impact on the legal landscape?

What were the final reflections and calls to action from the hosts?

How did the hosts summarize the episode and encourage listener engagement?

What were the final thoughts on the Supreme Court's decision and its implications for democracy?

How did the hosts conclude the episode and thank the production team?

Shownotes Transcript

SCOTUS Restores Trump to the Colorado Ballot, Unanimously (Kind Of)