Pulsifer v. United States

About this episode

This episode explores the meaning of the word 'and' in a legal context.

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People in this episode

Hosts: Peter, Michael, Rhiannon

Topics covered

• legal interpretation
• government
• Supreme Court
• podcast
• premium content

Keywords

• Pulsifer v. United States
• legal meaning
• Supreme Court
• 5-4 Premium
• podcast episode

Sponsors

Mint Mobile, Quince

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Prologue Projects

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