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Civics 101

Civics 101

The Supreme Court rulings that aren't rulings

Civics 101 · Jul 29, 2025 · 27:39

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"The shadow docket," refers to orders from the Supreme Court that are (often) unsigned, inscrutable, and handed down in the middle of the night. Professor Stephen Vladeck takes us through this increasingly common phenomenon.
Note: This episode was originally produced in 2022. 




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