Three Unanimous Supreme Court Decisions, and Why They Sound Bad But Aren't Really

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🗓️ 6 June 2025

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OA1164 - After a brief conversation from the front lines about the chaotic state of US immigration enforcement as of June 2025, we examine three unusual recent 9-0 decisions authored by three of our favorite Supreme Court justices. Join us behind the headlines to learn why Matt agrees that stopping a lawsuit against gun manufacturers, potentially opening the door to dumbass “reverse discrimination” lawsuits, and expanding tax-exempt status for the Catholic church further than ever are--fine, actually? Plus, a truly shocking immigration law development with potentially massive consequences which the media is totally missing, and one spicy meatball of a footnote.

Smith & Wesson v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos (6/5/25)
Catholic Charities v. Wisconsin (6/5/25)
Ames v. Ohio Dept of Youth Services (6/5/25)

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0:00.0	You must never ever give out or give in. You must keep the faith and keep your eyes on the prize.
0:07.6	That is your calling. That is your mission. That is your moral obligation. That is your mandate.
0:13.4	Get out there and do it. Get in the way. Change happens because people care.
0:26.6	You the people have the power to make this life free and beautiful, to make this life a wonderful adventure.
0:36.6	I still believe with all my heart, America can't. free and beautiful to make this life a wonderful adventure.
0:44.1	I still believe with all my heart, America can be a place where no child is left hungry,
0:47.9	no community is left behind, and no one gets told they don't belong.
0:55.1	The fight for our country is always worth it.
0:59.8	Hello and welcome to opening arguments.
1:01.4	This is episode 1164.
1:02.3	I'm Thomas Smith.
1:07.5	That over there is real life immigration attorney, Matt Cameron, who I just feel like I haven't talked to.
1:08.4	It's been too long.
1:08.6	Yeah.
1:09.3	How are you doing, Matt?
1:10.2	Good to be with you again.
1:14.4	It is Supreme Court season. Thomas, we're getting into it. It's our first episode in June.
1:18.6	Oh, that's the worst season. Yeah. Did you forget to stock up on your gear this time? I've got my son you set on my number one foam finger. Yeah, everyone stuck up on their rights as I could. Keep them in reserve. They're like, hey, you're a white dude. You have all, there's nothing here for you.
1:28.9	You already got all the rights.
1:29.8	I was like, yeah, you're right.
1:30.7	Can I give anyone to anybody else?
1:32.3	They're like, no, that's what the court is supposed to do, but they're not doing it.
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