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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 headlines and biggest legal questions facing our country, emphasizing what it all means for our daily lives. Whether you’re a lawyer or law student, or you’re just here for the messy legal drama, Strict Scrutiny has you covered. New episodes out every Monday… plus bonuses whenever SCOTUS takes away another one of our rights.

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The Alabama Supreme Court Embraces Fetal Personhood

2024/02/26

Looks like we have to add a new segment to the show: Fetal Personhood Watch. Leah, Melissa, and Kate break down the decision from the Alabama Supreme Court that ruled frozen embryos used in IVF treatment are "extrauterine children." They also recap the oral arguments the US Supreme Court heard last week, and hear from Sherrilyn Ifill about her work on the 14th Amendment.

The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly From State Courts

2024/02/19

Kate, Melissa, and Leah preview the cases the Supreme Court will hear this week, explain the latest news in the Trump criminal cases, and survey the significant decisions happening in lower courts.

SCOTUS Has Their Own Theories About Trump’s Eligibility

2024/02/12

The Supreme Court heard arguments in the case about whether Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment disqualifies Donald Trump from appearing on the presidential ballot or holding the office of the presidency because of his role in January 6th. Melissa, Kate, and Leah break down the arguments and what it will mean if the Supreme Court reverses the Colorado Supreme Court's decision.

Why Did Trump Get Denied Immunity?

2024/02/07

This morning, the US Court of Appeals for the DC circuit ruled that Donald Trump doesn't have immunity in the D.C. election interference case. Kate, Melissa, and Leah break down the D.C. Circuit's decision, Trump's arguments and whether or not it was all worth the wait.

Does the Constitution Disqualify Trump from Presidency?

2024/02/05

This week the Supreme Court will hear arguments in the case about whether Donald Trump is eligible to run for president, or whether he's disqualified from doing so by a provision of the 14th Amendment that prevents individuals from holding public office if they've engaged in insurrection.

E. Jean Carroll and Robbie Kaplan on Trump's "Defamation Rampage"

2024/02/02

E. Jean Carroll and attorney Robbie Kaplan join us to share the process and aftermath of Carroll's defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump-- in which a jury just awarded her $83.3 million.

Who Has Final Authority At The Border?

2024/01/29

Kate, Melissa, and Leah break down the legal fight in Texas at the U.S.-Mexico border, and the Supreme Court's take on it all. Plus, Melissa and Kate do a deep dive on another outlandish era in the Supreme Court's history with Cliff Sloan, author of The Court At War.

AITA? SCOTUS Edition

2024/01/22

Last week, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a pair of cases that threaten to topple four decades of precedent about federal agencies' authority to interpret statutes.

The Legality of Presidents Doing Whatever They Want

2024/01/15

Melissa, Kate, and Leah recap oral arguments in cases about the No Fly List, the confrontation clause, and what qualifies as a government taking.

Trump's Eligibility, Cash for Clarence, and a Meditation for 2024

2024/01/08

We're only one week into 2024, and there's so much court news to catch up on!

New Year, Same Court

2024/01/01

To start the new year off right, Jonathan Van Ness joins Kate, Leah, and Melissa to suggest some resolutions for the justices of the Supreme Court.

Behind the Scenes of Overturning Roe v. Wade

2023/12/18

Leah, Kate, and Melissa talk with Jodi Kantor about her New York Times reporting with Adam Liptak, about some of the drama that happened at the Supreme Court as the majority sought to overturn Roe. Plus, updates on grants, argument recaps from Wisconsin, and our annual edition of our favorite things!

Read Strict Scrutiny podcast reviews

4.7 out of 5

3498 reviews

A_Elyse 2024/02/24

Best Supreme Court Podcast!!! !

Fantastico! Hands down the best Supreme Court Podcast available! They do a great comprehensive break down of each case in a clear and effective way wh...

MargueriteMouse 2024/02/20

Love it!!!

You two are great 👍🏻

marguerite64 2024/02/22

Unbalanced

Thought this was going to be a balanced analysis but was disappointed

Jriz94 2024/02/21

Crooked Media

The name explains it all 😆

ThreePart 2024/02/19

Informative, entertaining, and funny

I couldn’t ask for more in a podcast about this odious Supreme Court. Kate, Leah, and Melissa are fantastic hosts who can effortlessly pivot from a cr...

ted in providence 2024/02/18

What a tool!

No better way to understand our least transparent branch of government. Podcast is essential to health democracy!

pblade 2024/02/13

The best

I love this podcast

emma and 2024/02/14

unavoidable Taylor Swift commentary

i want to love this podcast but i’m really over the constant references to Taylor Swift—sometimes multiple times an episode for minutes—so much so tha...

historyty7 2024/02/12

The best there is

This podcast is consistently entertaining, informative and timely. The hosts are dripping with court savvy and amazing insight. I make it a point to l...

t-com Jeff 2024/02/09

Outstanding legal insight and analysis, zero balance.

I’m a right leaning independent who loves to listen to all sides of an issue. This podcast provides the best legal analysis available from the progres...

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