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Topic: Supreme Court Precedent

Supreme Court precedent refers to the legal principles and interpretations established by previous rulings of the Supreme Court, which serve as binding authority for future court decisions.

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The podcast episodes discuss the Supreme Court's role in establishing precedents, particularly in the context of issues like contraception rights and the scope of presidential powers.

For example, the first episode Thursday, June 6th, 2024 mentions the Republican argument that contraception is already protected under Supreme Court precedent, drawing parallels to previous assurances about Roe v. Wade.

The second episode Absolute Immunity? focuses on the Supreme Court's consideration of Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity from criminal prosecution, acknowledging that the court's decision would set far-reaching precedents for future presidents and the separation of powers.

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