shadow docket

Ohio's public education funding has declined from 47% to 32% since 1997, forcing local taxpayers to cover gaps. President Trump earned at least $2.2 billion in his first year in office, including $1.4 billion from family cryptocurrency ventures. The U.S. Supreme Court decided more cases via secret ballot than in open court during its most recent term.

The New York Times reported internal Supreme Court memos suggesting Chief Justice John Roberts and conservative justices used procedural tactics to block Democratic presidents' agendas, including Obama's Clean Power Plan. The article argues this portrayal is misleading, noting the Court also blocked Trump's executive actions and that emergency stays are not unprecedented.

A leaked Supreme Court memo reveals how the court fast-tracked a 2016 decision to block Obama's Clean Power Plan, fueling liberal criticism of the 'shadow docket' process. Experts suggest the leak, attributed to a liberal justice or clerk, aims to undermine the court's credibility, particularly targeting Chief Justice John Roberts.

The Supreme Court faces ongoing leaks and internal conflicts, with Chief Justice John Roberts urged to 'protect the plate' following recent disclosures. Recent incidents include Justice Sonia Sotomayor's controversial remarks about Brett Kavanaugh, a book revealing alleged tensions between Elena Kagan and Stephen Breyer, and leaks about the Court's use of the 'shadow docket.'