
Strict Scrutiny is a podcast about the United States Supreme Court and the legal culture that surrounds it. Hosted by three badass constitutional law professors-- Leah Litman, Kate Shaw, and Melissa Murray-- Strict Scrutiny provides in-depth, accessible, and irreverent analysis of the Supreme Court and its cases, culture, and personalities. Each week, Leah, Kate, and Melissa break down the latest ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 391 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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Melissa, Kate, and Leah break down the various legal cases arising from ICE’s occupation of Minnesota, including a bid to end DHS’s Operation Metro Surge and a case from citizens seeking to block the abusive use of tear gas and pepper spray. Then, th... more
First, Leah and Melissa explain the legal battles around the ICE occupation in Minnesota and what might come after the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Then, Leah, Kate, and Melissa run through the latest legal news, including Jack Smith’s tes... more
Melissa, Leah, and Kate kick off by discussing the functional suspension of the Constitution in Minneapolis and Trump’s targeting of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Then they dissect the arguments in a pair of cases that came before the Court la... more
Leah, Kate, and Melissa preview January’s major SCOTUS cases, including disputes over trans kids' participation in team sports, a concealed-carry ban in Hawaii, and Trump’s attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The hosts are then joined... more
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So, Pretti was recording it all with his phone. So, his phone should have captured a lot, even audio after he was shot dead. Who has custody of his phone, isn’t it the most important evidence of the event? Sort of a body cam of the victim, even after he’s dead. How do we know that the recordings were not destroyed or deepfaked after the shooting?
Nothing but barking from 2 miserable women who have never paid a bill
They sound like they’re jumping through a lot of twisty hoops on subjects like transgender rights to justify their priors on very progressive topics. I’m far from MAGA, but this group just sounds crazy on a lot of topics.
It’s so baaaaaaaaad
OF COURSE you’re all Constitutional Law profs. I could have guessed it from your complete inability to interpret the law! Congrats on illustrating why the smart money is steering away from academia now. No better way to ensure your kids come out dumber than they went in. Good luck with the activism ladies. It’s embarrassing, but if you were actually marketable in your field, I suppose you wouldn’t be podcasting. Crooked Media seems a little too on the nose even for hacks like you, but self-sele... more
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This podcast offers insightful and entertaining analysis of the United States Supreme Court and its surrounding legal culture. Hosted by three knowledgeable constitutional law professors, it tackles current events and landmark cases with a blend of humor and authoritative commentary. Topics often explore the implications of judicial decisions on civil rights, electoral practices, and legislative policies, while also providing historical context and a critical examination of influential legal figures. The hosts aim to engage a diverse audience, making complex legal discussions accessible and relevant to daily life.
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2. Rebecca Beck Ingber
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