This podcast episode discusses the Supreme Court's new term and the potential impact on various areas such as administrative law, agency power, gun rights, and abortion. The conservative legal movement aims to take advantage of the court's 6-3 conservative majority and push for favorable outcomes in cases challenging the Chevron deference and the regulatory state. The podcast also highlights the ongoing debate over gun control measures and the role of historical analogies in determining the constitutionality of regulations. The episode explores a case involving domestic violence restraining orders and the potential limitations on agency power. Additionally, the podcast addresses an upcoming abortion case that could have significant implications for reproductive rights. Lastly, the episode touches on the court's reception of conservative cases and its efforts towards ethics reform.
Main points
• The Supreme Court's new term presents opportunities for the conservative legal movement.
• Major cases involving administrative law, agency power, gun rights, and abortion are being brought before the court.
• The Chevron deference and the regulatory state are challenged in one of the cases.
• Historical analogies play a role in determining the constitutionality of gun control measures.
• A case involving domestic violence restraining orders questions the extent of agency power.
• An upcoming abortion case could impact reproductive rights and FDA approval processes.
• The court's reception of conservative cases and ethics reform efforts are also discussed.
