The Supreme Court’s Secret Power Grab? Shadow Docket Explained

10/04/2025 0 min
The Supreme Court’s Secret Power Grab? Shadow Docket Explained

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In this short clip from Episode 47, Professor Stephen Vladeck introduces the concept of the "shadow docket"—a little-known but powerful practice the U.S. Supreme Court uses to make major legal decisions without transparency. Find out why these rulings matter, and how they quietly shape the laws that affect us all.
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