NRI Institute The Case of Marbury v Madison A Petition Filed by Marbury Discussion

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Podcast: More Perfect Podcast – The Imperfect Plaintiffs

Podcast: More Perfect Podcast – The Imperfect Plaintiffs

On this episode, More Perfect podcast visits Edward Blum, a 64-year-old “legal entrepreneur” and former stockbroker who has become something of a Supreme Court matchmaker — He takes an issue, finds the perfect plaintiff, matches them with lawyers, and works his way to the highest court in the land.

He’s had remarkable success, with 6 cases heard before the Supreme Court, including that of Abigail Fisher.       

Discussion: Imperfect Plaintiff

Discussion: Imperfect Plaintiff

After listening to the podcast linked above, read the article attached here:

A Covid-19 Relief Fund Was Only for Black Residents. Then Came the Lawsuits. – The New York Times.pdf

After reading the article, respond to the following: How does Edward Blum affect the processing of the US Supreme Court?  What is your opinion about Blum’s legal philosophy?  What questions would you ask him if you could?  In your answer, describe Blum’s previous interactions with the Supreme Court and his current argument in Oregon.

After responding with at least 250 words, discuss your opinion with two of your classmates.               

Part 2.   

• Podcast: More Perfect Podcast – Kittens Kick The Giggly Blue Robot All Summer
  Podcast: More Perfect Podcast – Kittens Kick The Giggly Blue Robot All Summer“With the recent passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, there’s been a lot of debate about how much power the Supreme Court should really have.We tend to think of the Supreme Court justices as all-powerful guardians of the constitution, issuing momentous rulings from on high. They seem at once powerful, and unknowable; all lacy collars and black robes.But they haven’t always been so, you know, supreme. On this episode of More Perfect, we go all the way back to the case that, in a lot of ways, is the beginning of the court we know today.”
• Discussion: Marbury v. Madison
  Discussion: Marbury v. MadisonAfter listening to the podcast linked above, describe the case of Marbury v. Madison.  What was the basis for the suit, what made it unique, and what the impact?  Describe why we would still be talking about this case, so many years later.
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