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Reflections on AHM v. FDA

Adam's Legal Newsletter • 679 implied HN points • 22 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Judiciary Government Justice Policy
  1. The Supreme Court's order in AHM v. FDA indicates the FDA will likely prevail; legal arguments have been thoroughly aired and further briefing is not expected to change the outcome.
  2. The litigation in AHM v. FDA will continue, with the Fifth Circuit hearing oral arguments next; the Supreme Court may reverse a Fifth Circuit decision if needed.
  3. Proposals to prevent similar situations include eliminating single-judge divisions to avoid forum shopping and improve the administration of justice without needing broader, unwarranted changes.

Election Countdown, 243 Days to Go: Four Mysteries After ‘Super Tuesday.’

Breaking the News • 474 implied HN points • 08 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Media Coverage Judiciary
  1. The press has been portraying both Biden and Trump as losers, but one of them will win the election based on various factors like support, achievements, and obstacles.
  2. Mainstream press coverage and expert 'framing' could influence voter perception of candidates, but election outcomes are more likely determined by fundamental factors like party unity and public priorities.
  3. The question of the Supreme Court's limits and potential consequences of it going too far is a matter for paid subscribers to explore in the context of the upcoming election.

THE ACCUSATIONS THAT COULD BRING BIBI DOWN

Seymour Hersh • 50 implied HN points • 12 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Elections Judiciary Corruption Media
  1. Benjamin Netanyahu is facing serious legal troubles due to allegations of corruption and misconduct. This could potentially end his time as Israel's prime minister.
  2. A respected judge has jailed several high-ranking officials as part of a growing investigation into Netanyahu's actions. The case involves sensitive military documents related to hostages.
  3. The Israeli press is engaged and angry about the situation, recognizing it might reveal how Netanyahu's decisions affected the fate of hostages and the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The Full Audio Recording Of Judge Kyle Duncan At Stanford Law

Original Jurisdiction • 679 implied HN points • 15 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal issues Free speech Protests Judiciary Controversy
  1. Debate about Judge Duncan's appearance at Stanford Law and the disruption he faced from protestors.
  2. The audio recording captures Judge Duncan's interactions with students, criticisms, and responses to questions.
  3. The event ends with Judge Duncan thanking the Federalist Society and making a closing remark to the audience.

Mifepristone ruling is classic anti-science strategy

Science Forever • 278 implied HN points • 13 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion Science Policy Judiciary Conservatism
  1. Conservatives often create confusion about science to avoid debating real issues, a strategy seen in various historical and political contexts.
  2. The recent mifepristone ruling in Texas reflects the attempt to cast doubt on scientific evidence by individuals without the necessary qualifications, which could have significant consequences for public health policies and the credibility of regulatory agencies like the FDA.
  3. The ruling not only poses a threat to abortion access but also carries broader implications by potentially undermining the FDA's authority and the trust in established medical science.
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The Law Clerk Boycott Hits Stanford Law School

Original Jurisdiction • 479 implied HN points • 04 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Education Protest Free speech Judiciary
  1. Federal appellate judges are boycotting Stanford Law School for clerk hiring due to recent disruptive events involving Judge Kyle Duncan.
  2. The boycott is part of a larger pattern of judges withholding clerkship opportunities from law schools due to concerns over free speech issues.
  3. The boycotting judges are advocating for changes in law schools to promote intellectual and ideological diversity as a condition to end the boycott.

Prison and the Presidency

Who is Robert Malone • 23 implied HN points • 05 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Campaigning Judiciary Polls Candidates
  1. The polls might not accurately reflect voter sentiment, with a noticeable shift towards Republican registration that could impact outcomes.
  2. If Trump wins, there may be attempts to remove him from office through legal challenges and other tactics.
  3. There is concern about Trump's legal issues leading to imprisonment, and how this would affect his presidency and the political landscape in the U.S.

In AI we trust, part II

Adam's Legal Newsletter • 22 HN points • 16 Jun 24
🕹 Technology AI Legal Judiciary Ethics Innovation
  1. AI can adjudicate complex legal cases with impressive accuracy and efficiency, demonstrating a capacity to act as a Supreme Court Justice or law clerk.
  2. AI like Claude can generate creative legal solutions, identify errors in expert testimony, and propose novel legal standards effectively.
  3. The future of AI in the legal industry is promising, as demonstrated by Claude's ability to produce high-quality work at a rapid pace and its potential for further improvement with more training.

Missing Fixed Effects Don't Justify Segregation

Cremieux Recueil • 199 implied HN points • 06 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Judiciary Policy Research Medical Discrimination
  1. Justice Jackson's statements about segregation and survival rates of Black newborns were not strongly supported by a 2020 study.
  2. The exclusion of important fixed effects in studies can lead to incorrect or misleading conclusions.
  3. The issue of missing fixed effects is common in research and can impact policy decisions and research priorities.

The judgement is out for Sall Grover’s ‘Tickle v Giggle’ court case, and it means that Australian women have NO female-only sanctuaries anymore.

A B’Old Woman • 3 HN points • 23 Aug 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gender Rights Legal issues Judiciary Women's Rights Trans rights
  1. A court ruling in Australia has decided that women can no longer have private spaces just for them. This means any man can say he's a woman and enter those spaces.
  2. The judge in this case ruled that a person's legal paperwork can change their identified sex, even if their physical traits do not match. This has raised concerns about how this affects the safety and rights of women.
  3. There are ongoing debates about gender rights and safety for women. Some argue that this ruling could set a precedent for similar laws in other countries, prompting calls for action to protect women's rights.

All governments are based on violence but democracy brings that violence under the control of the people

Demodexio • 132 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Democracy Violence Dictatorship Judiciary
  1. All governments are based on violence, but democracy puts that violence under the control of the people.
  2. Liberal democracy adds extra checks to protect unpopular minorities from the majority's control of violence.
  3. Even in a democracy, the government's foundation is the threat of violence, although it's managed by laws and oversight for social benefit.

Lock Him Up

Diane Francis • 439 implied HN points • 16 Jun 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Government Judiciary Public Opinion Media
  1. The January 6 hearings have high viewership, but political opinions aren't changing much. Some believe the hearings could lead prosecutors to charge Trump with serious crimes.
  2. Trump's own advisers, including his Attorney General, testified that claims of election fraud were false. This suggests he knew he was lying, which could lead to criminal charges.
  3. There is a bigger issue of division in society that may allow public figures to avoid accountability. Unlike the past, many see any legal action against Trump as just more political drama.

Neo-Majorityism

Demodexio • 132 implied HN points • 21 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Democracy Constitution Judiciary Legislature
  1. Avoid empowering short-term majorities through direct referendums or short terms-in-office for legislators.
  2. Current legal systems can easily disrupt the will of the majority, making governing slow and rigid.
  3. There is a potential for a more direct rule by the majority with less interference from courts, but it should be a majority built over time, not from a single election.

Game of Throwns

Diane Francis • 379 implied HN points • 22 Jul 21
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Judiciary Election Fraud Political strategy Voting Rights Trump administration
  1. Donald Trump challenged the rule of law during his presidency, often ignoring it and trying to manipulate the judicial system to his advantage.
  2. He appointed many judges quickly, aiming to replace liberal judges with conservatives, which changed how laws could be interpreted in the future.
  3. Republicans have been focusing on gerrymandering and controlling local election systems to ensure they keep power, which can lead to unfair voting practices.

What is the point of confirmation hearings?

Matt’s Five Points • 159 implied HN points • 23 Mar 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Congress Judiciary Elections Public Policy
  1. Confirmation hearings are mostly for show, not for real information gathering. Senators often already know how they'll vote and use these sessions to make public statements.
  2. The main goal of these hearings is to shape public opinion. Politicians want their actions and decisions to be seen in the best light, regardless of the actual content of the discussions.
  3. Even if they seem pointless, these hearings can have benefits. They can raise awareness of issues, communicate party positions, and help the public understand the political process better.

Should AI replace law clerks?

Adam's Legal Newsletter • 59 implied HN points • 20 Jan 23
🕹 Technology AI Judiciary Legal system Accuracy Speed
  1. AI could serve the same role as law clerks by reviewing briefs, summarizing arguments, and drafting judicial opinions quickly and accurately.
  2. Using AI in judicial decision-making can lead to faster justice, reducing delays that impact litigants, fact-finding quality, litigation expenses, and overall decision-making quality.
  3. The combination of human judges and AI working together is more likely to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of judicial decision-making compared to human judges working alone or solely relying on human law clerks.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Rails Against Covid Mandates

Injecting Freedom • 66 implied HN points • 29 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Civil Liberties Judiciary Legislation
  1. U.S. Supreme Court Justice expressed concern about the erosion of civil liberties during Covid mandates.
  2. Executive officials issued emergency decrees with limited legislative oversight, impacting various aspects of society.
  3. The concentration of power in the hands of a few, especially during emergencies, can lead to unintended consequences and threaten democracy.

Everyone Drop What You're Doing and Acknowledge How Right I Was About the Trump 14th Amendment Case

I Might Be Wrong • 5 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Supreme Court Judiciary Election Bipartisan
  1. The Supreme Court navigated a complex legal situation regarding the Trump 14th Amendment case, ultimately preserving his spot on the ballot.
  2. The conservative justices utilized Section 5 of the 14th Amendment to achieve the desired outcome while staying within the text.
  3. The liberal justices, with Amy Coney Barrett, argued against interpretations that could undermine federal power outlined in the 14th Amendment.

Supreme Court Justice Venn Diagaram #2: John Roberts

Matt’s Five Points • 0 implied HN points • 30 Mar 12
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Supreme Court Judiciary Political Figures Legal analysis Government
  1. John Roberts is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. He plays a big role in deciding important cases.
  2. Understanding how Roberts makes decisions can help us see how the Supreme Court works. His choices can have a major impact on laws and rights.
  3. Venn diagrams can help simplify complex relationships in the court. They show how justices might agree or disagree on different issues.

Supreme Court Justice Venn Diagram #1: Clarence Thomas

Matt’s Five Points • 0 implied HN points • 29 Mar 12
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Judiciary Supreme Court Political Analysis Government
  1. The Supreme Court has important roles that can impact laws in the country. It's crucial to understand the influence of each Justice.
  2. Clarence Thomas is one of the Justices, and his opinions are often unique and significant. Learning about his views can help people understand court decisions better.
  3. Using tools like Venn diagrams can help visualize complex relationships between ideas, especially in law and politics. They make it easier to grasp how different concepts connect.

FIVE POINTS: You Can't Always Get What You Want

Matt’s Five Points • 0 implied HN points • 12 Oct 17
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Executive Power Legislation Political Leadership Judiciary
  1. The idea that a president has complete control over the executive branch is a myth. In reality, they often have to work hard to get their policies implemented, and Trump's administration has struggled with this.
  2. Being smart isn't enough to succeed in politics. Leadership and the ability to connect with people matter much more than having high intelligence.
  3. Changing the judiciary takes time and can't happen overnight. Even if Trump gets a few judges confirmed, truly reshaping the federal courts typically requires much longer than two years.

Good, Bad, Ugly. Well, at least the latter two.

Matt’s Five Points • 0 implied HN points • 01 Dec 11
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legislation Government Civil Rights Judiciary Policy Debate
  1. A new bill may give the President more power to cut spending, which could weaken Congress's control over budgets. It could lead to the President influencing lawmakers more than ever, making it harder for them to secure funding for their projects.
  2. There was a discussion about whether U.S. citizens can be detained without trial. The debate showed that just because something is deemed constitutional doesn't mean it's the right or smart thing to do.
  3. Congress has the power to create or repeal laws on issues like detention. They shouldn't rely solely on court decisions to guide what policies they create, because the wisdom of those policies should be their responsibility.

More on Perry's Plan: A Whig Perspective

Matt’s Five Points • 0 implied HN points • 16 Nov 11
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legislation Executive Power Judiciary Political Reform Government Structure
  1. Rick Perry's plan may weaken Congress and enhance the President's power. This could lead to a more politicized judiciary and shift more influence to the executive branch.
  2. Reducing congressional staff but not staff in the Executive Office of the President could create an imbalance of information and power. This means the President might have an advantage in legislative discussions.
  3. Cutting staff could hurt Congress's ability to properly oversee the executive branch. This is important because effective oversight helps keep power in check and ensures the government serves the people.