SCOTUS Shadow Docket Leak, Geofencing Privacy, Hencely Immunity Denied, VRA Limits & Systemic Corruption Framing
Key Questions
What was revealed about the Supreme Court's shadow docket?
Leaked memos indicate the shadow docket originated under Chief Justice Roberts in 2016. This has fueled debates over the Court's procedural transparency and decision-making.
What was the outcome in Hencely v. Fluor?
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to deny immunity in the Hencely case. The decision limits certain protections for contractors in legal disputes.
How is the Supreme Court being framed in relation to systemic corruption?
A Substack essay describes the Court as a partner in authoritarian corruption, citing examples like Thomas-Crow gifts and the Slaughter v. Trump decision. It argues these reflect broader institutional issues affecting governance safeguards.
Leaked memos trace shadow docket to Roberts 2016; geofencing 4th Amend case; 6-3 Hencely v Fluor denies immunity; 6-3 VRA LA gerrymander delays primaries. New: Substack essay frames SCOTUS corruption as systemic authoritarian partnership (Thomas/Crow gifts, Slaughter v. Trump).