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Sneak Preview: SCOTUS Made it Worse

July 5, 2025·15 min·1 clip

Mark Joseph Stern explains how Mahmood v. Taylor could force teachers to pre-vet any book that might cause parental consternation.

In this Amicus Plus episode, hosts Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern analyze listener questions on recent Supreme Court cases, focusing on Mahmood v. Taylor and its implications for LGBTQ books in schools, opt-out policies, and religious coercion. They also discuss the major questions doctrine, criticizing its inconsistent application in cases like student loan relief and birthright citizenship.

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