Leah Litman

Leah Litman is an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School and co-host of the "Strict Scrutiny" podcast. She is best known for her expertise in constitutional law and her progressive commentary on the Supreme Court.

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I'm really so disappointed that Justice Kagan and Justice Sotomayor went along with such an incredibly crude holding. They're literally holding that that Casey principle only applies when there's some physical treatment involved, which doctrinally seems nonsensical to me.

This quote offers a sharp, personal critique of specific Supreme Court justices and their legal reasoning, calling their interpretation 'crude' and 'nonsensical,' making it highly provocative and debatable.

Leah Litman

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Before now, licensed medical professionals had to adhere to standards when treating patients. Today, the court turns its back on that tradition. And to be completely frank, no one knows what will happen now.

This provocative statement argues that the court has abandoned a fundamental principle of professional accountability, creating profound uncertainty and risk for patient care and ethical practice.

Leah Litman

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Talk therapy matters, right? It affects people. And I know that from personal experience, I also know that from observing the Supreme Court and seeing what the absence of therapy does to people.

This quote personalizes the profound impact of therapy while provocatively suggesting its absence can negatively affect even high-level institutions and individuals, sparking curiosity and debate.

Leah Litman

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The Supreme Court just declared that it is viewpoint discrimination to affirm transgender individuals' existence and not deny an individual's gender identity.

This statement highlights a controversial legal interpretation by the Supreme Court that suggests affirming transgender identity could be considered viewpoint discrimination.

Leah Litman

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