Wes, Eneasz, and David discuss the news from the last two weeks from a rationalist perspective. This week, it’s all Supreme Court!
News discussed:
Followup: Turkey is supporting Sweden and Finland’s NATO applications
SCOTUS News
Egbert v. Boule - border patrol agents can’t be sued for excessive force
Ahmed v. Weyker - 8th Circuit - (deputized) federal officer invented a fake drug trafficking ring and fabricated a bunch of evidence
Byrd v. Lamb - 5th Circuit - DHS agent tried to kill a guy for personal reasons
NYSRPA v. Bruen - “may issue” gun permits are unconstitutional
Related - gun control bill passed Senate
Vega v. Tekoh - victim can’t sue for lack of Miranda warnings
West Virginia v. EPA - EPA can’t regulate carbon emissions
Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta - State criminal laws apply to non-Indians on Indian land
Biden v. Texas - Biden can end the “remain in Mexico” asylum policy
Denezpi v. US - double jeopardy clause is dead?
Carson v. Macon - essentially reiterates Espinoza saying school choice programs can’t exclude religious
Related - Shurtleff v. Boston - if State allows citizens to fly flags at city hall, they can’t prohibit “Christian flag”
KENNEDY v. BREMERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT - Coach leading prayer on field after game is OK
Clarence Thomas is at the peak of his power
Thomas: "substantive due process" is an oxymoron that "lack[s] any basis in the Constitution."
Happy News!
PG&E Commissions Its Moss Landing Elkhorn Battery
158 Tesla Mega-Batteries Will Boost Hawaii Green Energy By 10%, And Shut Down Coal-Fired Power Plant
Qilin Battery can achieve 1,000 km vehicle range
Implant that relieves pain on demand and without the use of drugs
A stray dog in the country of Georgia has appointed himself as the local crossing guard for young children crossing a busy intersection. He’s a very serious boy.
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Intro/outro music: On Sale by Golden Duck Orchestra
Episode 60 - Supreme Court Season Finale!