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According to Marc Elias, Dahlia Lithwick’s guest on Amicus, “This week will be looked back on as a pivot point in terms of how the midterms play out.” Elias is a nationally recognized authority on voting rights, redistricting and campaign finance law... more
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The evidence is mounting that ICE is not only unbothered by moral boundaries, but immigration and customs enforcement agents acting on behalf of President Trump believe they are not constrained by constitutional red lines, either. According to a supe... more
In this member-exclusive episode, co-hosts Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern discuss the Supreme Court’s fact-free foray into Trump v. Cook, a case that economists warn could crater the economy. President Donald Trump spent the first weeks of his... more
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I have been listening to the Amicus podcast for a decade or so, and it has provided me with incredible knowledge and understanding of the American political system, expanding far beyond SCOTUS alone. Listening is very challenging at times, binging podcasts will leave you wanting to lie down in a dark room. But Dahlia (and Mark!) make you feel like you aren’t alone! They provide succinct and clear translation and interpretation of what feels like incomprehensible legal jargon indecipherable legal... more
I just adore this show. They don’t pander me and they tell us the truth about everything
Having a sane and rational discussion about the mess our country has gotten itself into is difficult. I am grateful to this podcast for breaking down the legal challenges and forces fighting for not just what’s right, but what is the law. It helps me feel at least less alone in my thoughts about what is happening to the US.
As a professional and academic with significant interest (and fear) but no expertise in law, this podcast has been keeping me sane for years. Dahlia and Mark Joseph Stern are my guiding light through each new day of convoluted, incomprehensible, precedent-destroying insanity. No matter how bleak the subject, I walk away informed and a modicum more hopeful
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The content explores the intricacies of the American legal system through the lens of current events, with a strong emphasis on civil rights and the Supreme Court's influence on democracy. Engaging conversations with legal experts shed light on significant issues like immigration law, racial justice, and executive power challenges. This podcast is distinctive in its ability to translate complex legal matters into relatable narratives for the audience, providing both education and an understanding of the impact of law on everyday life. Noteworthy is its commitment to discussions around accountability and the political climate, especially surrounding the actions of the Trump administration and the implications of judicial decisions.
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