Nuking the Independent Legislature Doctrine

As the term rushes to an end, the Supreme Court wades eagerly into a mooted case in order to close the door on the "independent legislature doctrine." But does it matter? David and Sarah disagree. Also: -Nobody expects the Marbury v Madison citations -What counts as threats online? (Or: Is recklessness subjective?) -NYT v Sullivan holds strong -Supreme Court bingo: The Countdown -Supreme (court) ignorance -"You only defend justices Thomas and Alito because they're conservative." Nope. Show Notes: -Marquette Law School Poll -Moore v. Harper -Counterman v. Colorado Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Advisory Opinions is a legal podcast by The Dispatch. Hosts David French and Sarah Isgur meet twice a week to talk about the law, the courts, their collision with politics, and why it all matters.