Strict Scrutiny War Crimes, Christian Nationalism, and the 25th Amendment
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Apr 13, 2026 
Emily Amick, former Senate counsel and co-author of Democracy in Retrograde, explains the 25th Amendment and its origins. Katie Fang, trial lawyer and independent legal journalist, breaks down threats against Iran, rising Christian nationalist rhetoric in the Pentagon, and a shocking Supreme Court cert denial. Multiple short conversations probe legal framing, institutional risks, and why public discussion matters.
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Blurring Church And State Normalizes Holy War Language
- Blurring church and state helps normalize describing U.S. wars as holy crusades, aiding Christian nationalist narratives.
- Katie Fang ties Hegseth's rhetoric and tattoos to a broader effort to present conflicts as moral crusades.
Court Declines To Review Apparent Brady Violations
- The Supreme Court's denial to hear Skinner v. Louisiana left an apparent Brady violation unreviewed despite a prior reversal in Weary.
- Leah Litman emphasizes identical suppressed-evidence facts produced different outcomes a decade apart.
Docket Access Depends On Court Composition
- Four justices are required to grant certiorari, so a shifted Court majority changes what cases reach review.
- Leah notes three Democratic appointees can't force review now as they might have in 2016.
