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The Shadow Docket
By Stephen Vladeck
This episode reveals how the Supreme Court's 'shadow docket' makes critical, often life-altering decisions with minimal transparency, reshaping American law and public trust.
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What it is about
Supreme Court, judicial power, transparency, American law
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If you've ever felt a major public decision appear out of nowhere, without explanation or debate, this will clarify the hidden mechanisms at play, and this will help you see what to do next.
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Stephen Vladeck, a leading constitutional law scholar and Supreme Court expert, offers a rare, clear-eyed look at the Court's inner workings and its evolving role in American governance.
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