SCOTUS Profoundly Changed Elections—Mid-Vote! (w/ Kate Shaw)
Legal expert Kate Shaw joined Sarah Longwell to discuss a recent Supreme Court ruling that significantly impacts voting rights during ongoing elections. They also examined notable legal developments, including a DOJ filing with apparent Trumpian language and a $10 billion lawsuit filed by Trump against his own government. The discussion highlighted how legal decisions and actions are shaping American democracy in real time.
- ▪The Supreme Court issued a ruling that reshapes voting rights, with effects taking place mid-election cycle.
- ▪Kate Shaw analyzed a Department of Justice filing that closely resembles language typically used by Donald Trump.
- ▪Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the U.S. government, a highly unusual legal action.
- ▪The episode also covered the controversial indictment of James Comey related to 'seashell' allegations.
- ▪These legal developments are part of broader trends influencing the intersection of law and politics in the U.S.
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Playback speed×Share postShare post at current timeShare from 0:000:00/PreviewSCOTUS Profoundly Changed Elections—Mid-Vote! (w/ Kate Shaw)Sarah LongwellApr 30, 2026∙ PaidShareKate Shaw—ABC News contributor and co-host of the podcast 'Strict Scrutiny'—joins Sarah Longwell to explain a major Supreme Court ruling that reshapes voting rights. Then they discuss a string of notable legal news: a DOJ filing that reads like Trump wrote it himself, Trump suing his own government for $10 billion, and the indefensible Comey “seashell” indictment.Check out the Strict Scrutiny podcast: https://crooked.com/podcast-series/strict-scrutiny/Pre-order Sarah’s book, How to Eat an Elephant, coming in September!Bulwark Live: California tickets are on sale now! Sarah and gang return to sunny Southern California…
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