The Supreme Court is wrapping up its term with a flurry of decisions, notably spurred by over a dozen emergency applications from the Trump administration. This phenomenon, referred to as the 'shadow docket,' enables the court to make rapid rulings on pressing issues, often without the usual comprehensive deliberation. Legal expert Steve Vladeck argues that these expedited decisions are reshaping legal precedents and impacting daily lives without the necessary scrutiny, pointing to a concerning trend in judicial power and transparency.
The Supreme Court's recent surge in decisions is largely influenced by a series of emergency applications from the Trump administration, highlighting the importance of the so-called 'shadow docket'.
The 'shadow docket' allows the Supreme Court to issue fast-track decisions, often without full briefing or argument, raising concerns about transparency and accountability in the judicial process.
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