Advisory Opinions Mail-In Ballot Deadlines Challenged in Court
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Mar 26, 2026 They break down two Supreme Court oral arguments: one over whether ballots received days after Election Day count, and one about turning away asylum seekers before they reach the border. They parse statutory text, justices' reactions, and potential rulings. They also touch on qualified immunity rulings and preview a major internet liability case.
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Host Visits Provo And Loves Tommy's Burger
- Sarah describes being in Provo, Utah, enjoying local food and mountains while recording the episode.
- She mentions Tommy's Burger and considers moving her family there because she loves the area.
Policy Fears Versus Preemption Burden
- The debate blended legal preemption with policy concerns about post-Election Day receipt changing apparent winners and enabling ballot recall.
- Sarah thinks those policy worries matter but the preemption burden rests on challengers, so Congress's silence is decisive.
Party Coalitions Flipped On Education
- David notes a realignment: partisan coalitions flipped on education, changing which voting rules benefit which party.
- He warns some GOP voting restrictions (like ID/passport rules) might now disadvantage college-educated Democratic constituencies instead of Republicans.
