Notorious: The Legal Legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Season 3: Episode 5: RBG, Justice Marshall and the Death Penalty (Part 2)

In Season 3, Episode 5 of Notorious, we continue to discuss the Eighth Amendment's prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment – from Justice Marshall's viewpoint, a

Season 3: Episode 4: RBG, Justice Marshall and the Death Penalty (Part 1)

In Season 3, Episode 4 of Notorious, we discuss the Eighth Amendment's prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment – from  Justice Marshall's viewpoint, as well as J

Season 3: Episode 3: Justice Ginsburg and Justice Marshall's Views on Campaign Finance

In Season 3, Episode 3 of Notorious, we discuss campaign finance, from legal viewpoints of Justices Ginsburg and Marshall. Among the issues discussed are what it means to

Justice Marshall & Justice Ginsburg First Amendment Jurisprudence

In Season 3, Episode 2 of Notorious, we discuss the First Amendment and how it was addressed by Justice Ginsburg and Justice Marshall. Specifically, this episode will cov

Season 3, Episode 1: Justice Marshall & Justice Ginsburg's Judicial Philosophies

In Season 3, Episode 1 of Notorious, we discuss Justice Thurgood Marshall's and Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's contributions to the Civil Rights Movement, and parallels an

Season 2: Episode 6: 2020-2021 Supreme Court Term

Featuring guest speakers, Corey Brettschneider, a professor at Brown University and editor of Decisions and Dissents of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Selection, and Josh

Season 2: Episode 5: A Discussion of Ricci v. DeStefano

In Season 2, Episode 5 of Notorious, we discuss the case of Ricci v. DeStefano, which involved the question of whether the city of New Haven, Connecticut violated the Equ

Season 2: Episode 4: A Discussion of Adarand Construction v. Pena

In Season 2, Episode 4 of Notorious, we discuss the case of Adarand Construction v. Pena, which involved whether a federal statute, which provided for favor treatment to

Season 2: Episode 3: A Discussion of Grutter v. Bollinger

In Season 2, Episode 3 of Notorious, we discuss the case of Grutter v. Bollinger, which involved the question of whether a law school admissions policy that considered ra

Season 2: Episode 2: A Discussion of Gonzales v. Carhart

Featuring guest speaker, Mai Ratakonda of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. In Season 2, Episode 2 of Notorious, we discuss the case of Gonzales v. Carhart, whi

Season 2: Episode 1: A Discussion of Justice Ginsburg's Influence on Overcriminalization

In Season 2, Episode 1 of Notorious, we explore Justice Ginsburg's influence on overcriminalization in our justice system. Specifically, we discuss the broad statutes pas

Announcing Season 2: Notorious: The Legal Legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

We're back, with a new season of Notorious, continuing our discussions of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's notable decisions and dissents. Season Two will air for s

Reproductive Freedom: A Discussion of Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt

Featuring guest speaker, Mai Ratakonda of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. In Episode 12 of Notorious, we discussed the case of Whole Woman's Health v. Hellers

Three Cheers for Beer: A Discussion of Craig v. Boren

In Episode 11 of Notorious, we discussed the case of Craig v. Boren, in which Ruth Bader Ginsberg, an attorney for the ACLU, helped shape a new level of judicial review i

A Tale of "Hanging Chads": A Discussion of Bush v. Gore

Featuring Guest Speaker, Professor Rick Hasen of the University of California, Irvine. In Episode 10 of Notorious, we discussed the case of Bush v. Gore, which involved

Strategic Gradualism: A Discussion of RBG's Criminal Sentencing Jurisprudence

In Episode 9 of Notorious, we discussed a series of cases related to criminal sentencing, including: Apprendi v. New Jersey, United States v. Booker, and Kimbrough v. Uni

No Ordinary Piece of Cake: A Discussion of Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colo. Civil Rights Comm'n

Featuring guest speaker, Joshua Block of the American Civil Liberties Union.  In Episode 8 of Notorious, we discuss the case of Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil R

"The Ballot is Stronger than the Bullet"*: A Discussion of Shelby County v. Holder

Featuring guest speakers, Kerry Abrams, Guy-Uriel Charles, and Neil Siegel of Duke University School of Law.  In Episode 7 of Notorious, we discuss the case of Shelby C

Let's Get Personal: A Discussion of Daimler v. Bauman

Featuring guest speaker, the Honorable Helen E. Freedman (Ret.), who served 36 years on the New York State Court bench.   In Episode 6 of Notorious, we discuss the case

Finding Religion in Unexpected Places: A Discussion of the Establishment Clause

In Episode 5 of Notorious, we mix up the format a bit and discuss the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment in the context of several cases.  No issue under the Est