SCOTUS 2025 Term Debrief

Advisory Opinions · Jul 3, 2025 · 1h 1m

Pardon our legal nerd-out as Sarah Isgur, David French, Amy Howe, David Lat, and Zachary Shemtob—our dream team of SCOTUSBloggers and Advisory Opinions hosts—break down the biggest moments from the Supreme Court’s term.

What made this term so mellow? Which rulings came out of left field? And is Justice Jackson the Supreme Court’s breakout star?

The Agenda:

—Mellow vibes all around

—Emergency Docket vs. Merits Docket

—Cert petition surprises and denials

—Oral argument highlights

—Justice Clarence Thomas’ post-Dobbs influence

—Looking ahead

Show Notes:

—SCOTUSblog's Stat Pack

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