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The High Court Report

SCOTUS Oral Arguments

The High Court Report makes Supreme Court decisions accessible to everyone. We deliver comprehensive SCOTUS coverage without the legal jargon or partisan spin—just clear analysis that explains how these cases affect your life, business, and community. What you get: Case previews and breakdowns, raw oral argument audio, curated key exchanges, detailed opinion analysis, and expert commentary from a practicing attorney who"s spent 12 years in courtrooms arguing the same types of cases the Supreme

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01:20:19

Oral Argument: FS Credit v. Saba | Fund Feud: Forcing...

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2025/12/10

FS Credit v. Saba | Fund Feud: Forcing Fiduciary Fairness Through Federal Lawsuits | Argument Date: 12/10/25 | Docket Link: HereQuestion Presented: Whether Section 47(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 gives private plaintiffs a federal cause of action to seek rescission of contracts that allegedly violate the Act.OverviewThe Supreme Court will decide whether activist investors can sue investment funds directly in federal court when funds adopt governance provisions that allegedly violate

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02:03:10

Oral Argument: Hamm v. Smith | IQ Score Showdown

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2025/12/10

Hamm v. Smith | Case No. 24-872 | Oral Argument Date: 12/10/25 | Docket Link: HereQuestion Presented: When someone takes multiple IQ tests to prove intellectual disability in a capital case, do courts look at all the scores together, or can one low score alone save their life?OverviewThe Supreme Court will decide whether courts must evaluate multiple IQ scores collectively or whether a single qualifying score triggers constitutional protection in death penalty cases. This decision affects hundreds

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08:19

Six Pack of Takeaways + Prediction: Trump v. Slaughter

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2025/12/09

Summary:Analysis of the December 8, 2025 Supreme Court oral arguments in Trump v. Slaughter, examining how the justices signaled their likely approach to presidential removal power and independent agencies.Key Topics Covered:1. Chief Justice Roberts' Strategic QuestioningFocused on workability and implementation detailsChallenged quality of precedents supporting Slaughter's positionUnusual volume of questions suggests engagement with Trump's arguments2. Justice Sotomayor's Stare Decisis

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02:13:14

Oral Argument: NRSC v. FEC | Camaign Finance First...

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2025/12/09

NRSC v. FEC | Money, Messaging, and Muzzling: The First Amendment Fight Over Party Coordination | Argument Date: 12/9/15 | Docket Link: HereQuestion Presented: Whether the First Amendment permits limits on the amount of money that the national committee of a political party may contribute to political candidates in the form of coordinated expenditures.OverviewThis oral argument involves National Republican Senatorial Committee versus Federal Election Commission, a landmark campaign finance case that

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02:32:33

Oral Argument: Trump v. Slaughter | Presidential...

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2025/12/08

Trump v. Slaughter | Presidential Power Play : Trump's Total Takedown of Independent Agencies | Case No. 25-332 | Oral Argument Date: 12/8/25 | Docket Link: HereQuestion Presented: Whether Congress can require the President to show cause before removing commissioners of independent agencies, or whether Article II grants the President absolute removal power over all executive officers.OverviewPresident Trump removed FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter without cause, challenging the constitutional

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15:11

Cert Grant Roundup: Constitutional Citizenship,...

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2025/12/08

OverviewThis episode updates on four major cases granted certiorari by the Supreme Court on December 5th, 2025, following Friday's episode. The cases span constitutional citizenship rights, federal court jurisdiction, criminal procedure, and arbitration law, representing some of the most significant legal questions facing the Court this term.RoadmapOpening: December 5th Cert Grants• Four cases granted certiorari in one day• Focus on birthright citizenship case that drew most attention• Brief

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19:00

Week in Review: Unanimous Reversals, Texas...

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2025/12/06

OverviewThis week delivered explosive Supreme Court developments with two unanimous decisions and Texas redistricting ruling reshaping voting rights.The Court reversed Clark versus Sweeney and Pitts versus Mississippi while granting Texas a controversial redistricting stay. Oral arguments revealed deep tensions involving internet liability, immigration law, First Amendment standing, and federal court jurisdiction. Next week promises blockbuster cases addressing presidential power, campaign finance

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01:26:32

Oral Argument: Olivier v. City of Brandon | Sidewalk...

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2025/12/03

Olivier v. City of Brandon | Sidewalk Sermons and Section 1983: The Prospective Relief Puzzle | Argument Date: 12/3/25 | Docket Link: HereOVERVIEWGabriel Olivier, a Christian who shares his faith on public sidewalks, gets convicted under a Mississippi ordinance restricting demonstrations near a city amphitheater. He sues in federal court seeking only prospective relief to prevent future enforcement against his religious expression. The Fifth Circuit blocks his lawsuit entirely under Heck v

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01:24:00

Oral Argument: First Choice v. Platkin | The...

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2025/12/02

First Choice Women's Resource v. Platkin | Case No. 24-781 | Oral Argument Date: 12/2/25 | Docket Link: HereQuestion Presented: Whether federal courts can hear First Amendment challenges to state subpoenas immediately, or whether challengers must first litigate their constitutional claims in state court.OverviewThis episode examines First Choice Women's Resource Centers versus Platkin, a case that generated a stunning 42 amicus briefs and could fundamentally reshape federal court jurisdiction over

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01:42:09

Oral Argument: Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music...

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2025/12/01

Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment | The Billion-Dollar Broadband Battle: When ISPs Face Copyright Catastrophe | Oral Argument Date: 12/1/25 | Docket Link: HereQuestions Presented: (1) Did the Fourth Circuit err in holding that a service provider can be held liable for "materially contributing" to copyright infringement merely because it knew that people were using certain accounts to infringe and did not terminate access, without proof that the service provider affirmatively

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59:22

Oral Argument: Urias-Orellana v. Bondi | Asylum...

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2025/12/01

Urias-Orellana v. Bondi | Asylum Authority Showdown: Cartel Violence and Court Deference | Oral Argument Date: 12/1/25 | Docket Link: HereOverviewIn this case, the Supreme Court must decide whether federal courts must defer to immigration officials when determining if undisputed facts constitute "persecution" under asylum law, or whether courts should make independent legal determinations. The case involves a Salvadoran family who fled years of cartel violence, including death threats and physical

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35:13

Listener Mailbag & The Supreme Court's Perfect Storm:...

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2025/11/28

OverviewThis comprehensive mega episode covers all seven blockbuster Supreme Court cases scheduled for December 2025 oral arguments. From presidential power over independent agencies to billion-dollar copyright battles, these cases could reshape American governance, individual rights, and economic regulation for generations. The episode provides high-level analysis of each case's constitutional stakes and practical implications.Episode RoadmapOpening: Constitutional Collision Course PreviewSeven

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17:20

Behind the Curtain: How The High Court Report Began

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2025/11/26

OverviewIn this special Thanksgiving episode, The High Court Report pulls back the curtain to share the personal story behind The High Court Report. The episode traces the podcast's origins from a 2021 hearing preparation that led to discovering gaps in existing Supreme Court content, to building a comprehensive resource for practitioners and the public. Your host reflects on the journey from anonymous podcast hosting to creating detailed case previews and opinion summaries that make complex legal

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53:15

Trump Tariff Cases: Constitutional Clash Highlights

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2025/11/25

Overview This episode captures the most electrifying moments from the Supreme Court's November 2025 oral arguments in the consolidated Trump Tariff Cases—constitutional blockbusters that pit presidential emergency powers against Congress's exclusive authority to tax. These cases represent the most significant separation of powers challenge since the New Deal, with over $4 trillion in tariffs hanging in the balance.Follow The High Court Report:YouTube: @TheHighCourtReportLinkedIn: The High Court

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01:52:43

Advocacy Under Fire: November's Most Electrifying...

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2025/11/25

OverviewThis episode presents curated highlights from the Supreme Court's November 2025 oral arguments.Follow The High Court Report:Follow, rate, subscribe, share, and review. Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Just search "The High Court Report." Or, email us at: scotus.cases.pod@gmail.com.Timestamps[00:00:00] Episode Intro[00:00:59] November Argument Highlights[00:00:59] Coney Island v. Burton Highlights[00:15:03] Hain v. Palmquist Highlights[00:29:37] Landor v. LA

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01:53:51

Advocacy Under Fire: October's Most Electrifying...

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2025/11/24

Overview• This episode presents curated highlights from the Supreme Court's October 2025 oral arguments, featuring exceptional moments of advocacy and judicial questioning from the term's most significant cases. The October sitting delivered constitutional blockbusters across First Amendment rights, criminal procedure, administrative law, and presidential power. This compilation showcases the highest caliber of Supreme Court advocacy and captures pivotal exchanges that signal how the Court may rule

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17:28

Case Preview: NRSC v. FEC | Money, Messaging, and...

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2025/11/21

NRSC v. FEC | Money, Messaging, and Muzzling: The First Amendment Fight Over Party Coordination | Argument Date: 12/9/15 | Docket Link: HereQuestion Presented: Whether the First Amendment permits limits on the amount of money that the national committee of a political party may contribute to political candidates in the form of coordinated expenditures.OverviewThis episode examines National Republican Senatorial Committee versus Federal Election Commission, a landmark campaign finance case that could

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13:03

Case Preview: FS Credit v. Saba | Fund Feud: Forcing...

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2025/11/20

Case Preview: FS Credit v. Saba | Fund Feud: Forcing Fiduciary Fairness Through Federal Lawsuits | Argument Date: 12/10/25 | Docket Link: HereQuestion Presented: Whether Section 47(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 gives private plaintiffs a federal cause of action to seek rescission of contracts that allegedly violate the Act.OverviewThe Supreme Court will decide whether activist investors can sue investment funds directly in federal court when funds adopt governance provisions that

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16:50

Case Preview: Hamm v. Smith | IQ Score Showdown: When...

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2025/11/19

Hamm v. Smith | Case No. 24-872 | Oral Argument Date: 12/10/25 | Docket Link: HereQuestion Presented: When someone takes multiple IQ tests to prove intellectual disability in a capital case, do courts look at all the scores together, or can one low score alone save their life?OverviewThe Supreme Court will decide whether courts must evaluate multiple IQ scores collectively or whether a single qualifying score triggers constitutional protection in death penalty cases. This decision affects hundreds

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10:25

Case Preview: Olivier v. City of Brandon | Sidewalk...

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2025/11/18

Olivier v. City of Brandon | Sidewalk Sermons and Section 1983: The Prospective Relief Puzzle | Argument Date: 12/3/25CASE OVERVIEWGabriel Olivier, a Christian who shares his faith on public sidewalks, gets convicted under a Mississippi ordinance restricting demonstrations near a city amphitheater. He sues in federal court seeking only prospective relief to prevent future enforcement against his religious expression. The Fifth Circuit blocks his lawsuit entirely under Heck v. Humphrey, but eight

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