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Mootness and Munsingwear

Jan 25, 2021 · 1 hr 29 min · Episode 104
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The Supreme Court “munsingweared” several cases in its Monday orders, including two Trump emoluments cases. After a deep dive into the legal history of munsingwear precedent—a modern mootness doctrine—David and Sarah discuss a Texas deportation case filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, pretrial release conditions for those who were arrested during the January 6 Capitol siege, and a Supreme Court original jurisdiction case. A special guest also joins the show to chat about Wendy’s chicken sandwiches!

Show Notes:

-United States v. Munsingwear, Inc. and Trump v. Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington.

-“The Great Chicken Sandwich (Meal) Wars, Settled” by Sarah Isgur in The Dispatch.

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