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Settle in beside the Supreme Court bench. Explore ten recent cases that affect our daily lives. Hear ten weeks of pivotal arguments that have refined our nation's laws. Hosts and lawyers Mary Reichard and Jenny Rough break down the decisions to show us what they really mean. They'll consult with legal experts, educators, and those directly involved. They'll guide you through excerpts of the oral arguments. Peek behind the pillar at cases regarding employment and age discrimination, state funding for religious education, the insanity defense for murder, and other vital issues.

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Legal Docket - United States v. Arthrex: S2.E10

2021/10/12

Patent law and administrative law intersect in this case that raises a question about the Appointments Clause of the U.S. Constitution.

Legal Docket - Supreme Court Preview: S2.E9

2021/10/05

The new 2021-2022 term of the US Supreme Court is upon us. Today, you’ll hear previews of several cases the justices will decide this term. Those include decisions about abortion, free speech, unequal treatment of religious schools, second amendment rights, and more.

Legal Docket - Americans for Prosperity v Bonta : S2.E8

2021/09/28

When the attorney general of California sought confidential information about charitable donors, charities on the left and the right fought back.

Legal Docket: Nestlé v Doe - S2.E7

2021/09/21

Former child slaves on West African cocoa farms sue U.S. chocolate companies. The case examines whether the Alien Tort Statute covers those claims.

Legal Docket: Mahanoy Area School District v Levy - S2.E6

2021/09/14

A cheerleader’s vulgar post on social media lands her in trouble with the school, but judicial precedent from the 1960s and the First Amendment protects her right to free speech

Legal Docket: Behind the Scenes - Clerks and Marshal's Aides - S2.E5

2021/09/07

Find out what it's like to work as a law clerk for a Supreme Court justice. In this episode, hosts Mary Reichard and Jenny Rough talk with five law clerks, plus a Marshal's aide, for an inside peek at what goes on when the court is not in session.

Legal Docket: US v Cooley - S2.E4

2021/08/31

Indian tribes are considered a nation within a nation. U.S. v Cooley looks at how much authority a tribe's law enforcement has to investigate crimes by non-Indians on its reservation.

Legal Docket: Fulton v Philadelphia - S2.E3

2021/08/25

Religious Liberty and emerging LGBT rights clash when the city of Philadelphia excludes Catholic Social Services from placing children with foster families.

Legal Docket: Jones v Mississippi - S2.E2

2021/08/17

Hosts Jenny Rough and Mary Reichard analyze an 8th Amendment case, cruel and unusual punishment. In 2005, Brett Jones killed his grandfather. He was 15. The Supreme Court looks at what is required before a juvenile can receive a life without parole sentence.

Legal Docket: Brownback v King - S2.E1

2021/08/10

Hosts Mary Reichard and Jenny Rough analyze a case of simple facts and complicated law. In 2014, college student James King is beaten up by FBI agents who had the wrong guy. Now in 2021, he still hasn’t received recompense for his damages after going all the way to the US Supreme Court.

Legal Docket, Bonus Episode: Mandatory Vaccine Laws

2021/02/28

The Supreme Court first considered the constitutionality of mandatory vaccine laws in Jacobson v. Massachusetts (1905). In this episode, hosts Mary Reichard and Jenny Rough examine that decision and cases that expanded it. You will hear from legal experts, doctors, a COVID-19 patient, and a pastor who offer insightful interviews on this this complex debate.

Episode 10: A Supreme Court Term Preview

2020/09/29

Hosts Mary Reichard and Jenny Rough preview a handful of cases from the upcoming Supreme Court term: including legal questions over copyright, Catholic adoption agencies, the Affordable Care Act, and free speech on college campuses. Legal Docket is a production of WORLD Radio. Support WORLD at wng.org/donate (https://donate.wng.org/).

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4.9 out of 5

1231 reviews

GGHeart24 2022/03/12

GGHeart24

I have learned so much about the supreme court justices and what is happening on the bench. Great insight!

Soy03Sauce 2022/01/24

Very well put together

It just gets better and better!

DrItaliano 2021/11/15

Captivating!

This podcast has consistently provided interesting insight into the Supreme Court and highlights some of the cases that they review in a particular ye...

Cigardude007 2021/11/03

Can’t get enough!

This is a clearly laid out podcast where they explain complicated sounding legal terms and cases and it really helps you understand what is going on. ...

Tigak1 2021/10/27

Great information!

I love getting to learn about what is currently happening in the Supreme Court and also the history behind how the cases made it there! Very well don...

Halo Warrior 2021/10/24

Great Podcast

Where else can I get honest and in-depth reporting on the Supreme Court? The Supreme Court is so often in the political crosshairs. This podcast sheds...

adghirfgv 2021/10/23

Easy to understand Legalese

For the uninitiated, this podcast gives insight and explanations about recent and upcoming Supreme Court cases in language we all can understand.

phil5102 2021/10/22

Legal info not for lawyers

Love the storyline in each podcast and breaking down terms for those of us interested in law but not lawyers. Only bad part is having to wait for the ...

wdtampa2 2021/10/17

Production is fresh

I appreciate the full background and synopsis of these cases. We hear of the Supreme Court’s decisions all year long. This production leads the listen...

MJWLean 2021/10/06

A Podcast of Unparalleled Quality!

Prior to listening to these podcasts, I had no interest in how the Supreme Court operated, nor did I see any great relevance upon my day-to-day life. ...

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