• Ep. 26 - USPS v Konan: Does the Postal Exception to the FTCA Cover Intentional Misconduct?
    May 17 2026

    In episode 26 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in United States Postal Service v Konan. At issue in this case, whether the postal exception to the Federal Tort Claims Act exempts claims arising out of postal employees' intentional nondelivery of mail from the government's waiver of sovereign immunity.

    Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-351_7648.pdf

    LInktree: https://linktr.ee/supremecourtopinionsread

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Ep. 25 - Learning Resources v Trump: Can The President Unilaterally Impose Tariffs Under IEEPA?
    May 11 2026

    In episode 25 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Learning Resources v Trump. At issue in this case, whether the President can impose tariffs pursuant to a declared national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

    Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-1287_new_3135.pdf

    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/supremecourtopinionsread

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    5 hrs and 34 mins
  • Ep. 24 - Klein v Martin: Deference To State Courts In Habeas Petitions Under AEDPA
    May 10 2026

    In episode 24 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Klein v Martin. At issue in this case, whether the Fourth Circuit erred in granting a state prisoner's federal habeas claim under the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act.

    Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/607us1r11_7l48.pdf

    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/supremecourtopinionsread

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    23 mins
  • Ep. 23 - Berk v Choy: Delaware Affidavit Of Merit Requirement In Federal Court
    Feb 22 2026

    In episode 23 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Berk v Choy. At issue in this case, whether Delaware's requirement that plaintiffs in medical malpractice suits submit expert affidavits of merit applies in federal court or is inconsistent with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

    Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-440_1b82.pdf

    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/supremecourtopinionsread

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    46 mins
  • Ep. 22 - Ellinburg v United States: Does The MVRA Implicate The Ex Post Facto Clause?
    Feb 17 2026

    In episode 22 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Ellinburg v United States. At issue in this case, whether the MVRA's restitution obligations are criminal punishments for purposed of the Ex Post Facto Clauses of the Constitution.

    Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-482_d1oe.pdf

    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/supremecourtopinionsread

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    52 mins
  • Ep. 21 - Coney Island Auto Parts Unlimited v Burton: Time Limits For 60(b) Motions Alleging Voidness
    Feb 11 2026

    In episode 21 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read Coney Island Auto Parts Unlimited v Burton. At issue in this case, whether Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 60(c)(1)'s requirement that Rule 60(b) motions be brought in a reasonable time apply to motions seeking relief from allegedly void judgements.

    Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-808_lkgn.pdf

    LInktree: https://linktr.ee/supremecourtopinionsread

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    19 mins
  • Ep. 20 - Barrett v United States: Can One Be Convicted For The Same Offense Under §§924(c) And (j)?
    Feb 8 2026

    In episode 20 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Barrett v United States. At issue in this case, whether a defendant can be convicted for the same offense under both Section 924(c)(1)(A)(i) and Section 924(j) under Blockburger v United States.

    Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-5774new_f20h.pdf

    LInktree: https://linktr.ee/supremecourtopinionsread

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    1 hr
  • Ep. 19 - Case v Montana: When Can Police Enter Your Home To Provide Emergency Aid?
    Jan 31 2026

    In episode 19 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Case v Montana. At issue in this case, whether police may enter a home without a warrant based on an objectively reasonable basis to believe it is necessary to provide emergency aid or prevent imminent injury or if the Fourth Amendment requires they have probable cause for said belief.

    Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-624_b07d.pdf

    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/supremecourtopinionsread

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    42 mins