From Slate Magazine · · 50s
Shadow Court Rescues Democracy
A shadow court could challenge Supreme Court power and protect democracy.
In brief
A shadow court could challenge Supreme Court power and protect democracy. A shadow court would issue advisory opinions to counter Supreme Court decisions and restore democratic accountability. Originally reported by Slate Magazine.
Shadow Court Concept
A shadow court would issue advisory opinions on the same issues the Supreme Court decides.
“the shadow court: rescuing democracy from the supreme court”
Julie Suk's Argument
Fordham law professor julie suk argues the court works exactly as designed to undermine democracy.
“the court isn’t just making some bad decisions, it’s working exactly as designed”
Women's Rights Failure
the equal rights amendment stalled and justice alito claimed women’s reliance on roe was abstract.
“women’s reliance on roe was merely abstract”
State Ratification Path
real change might come through state ratifying conventions instead of federal institutions.
“the path to real change might run through state ratifying conventions”
Slate Plus Offer
slate plus offers 50 percent off for a limited time until october 16 for bonus episodes.
“for a limited time like until oct. 16, you can join slate plus for 50 percent off”
What matters most
A shadow court would issue advisory opinions to counter Supreme Court decisions and restore democratic accountability.
