About this episode

The episode discusses significant Supreme Court rulings at the end of the term, including decisions on birthright citizenship and transgender athletes.

SCOTUS strikes down a Donald Trump executive order ending birthright citizenship, reshapes campaign finance law, and rules that states can exclude transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports teams. Sarah Isgur and David French discuss in a marathon end-of-term episode. The Agenda” –The pre-apology –Trump v. Barbara –Wow, we were wrong –Et tu, Barrett? (No, not really) –What is the purpose of the 14th Amendment? –The hive mind has broken down –National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission –Transgender athlete cases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Sarah Isgur

Guest: David French

Topics covered

• Supreme Court decisions
• birthright citizenship
• campaign finance law
• transgender athletes
• political commentary

Keywords

• SCOTUS
• birthright citizenship
• campaign finance
• transgender athletes
• Donald Trump
• 14th Amendment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SCOTUS, National Republican Senatorial Committee, Federal Election Commission

Books & works: 14th Amendment

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