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Hateful Conduct (But Actually Speech)

Feb 16, 2023

Former VP Mike Pence is challenging a special counsel subpoena. David and Sarah look into the “speech or debate” clause cited by his defense team and its merits. Plus, a challenge to Connecticut schools transgender policy, more social media and first amendment clashes, and a little love shown to the fourth amendment on this post-Valentine’s day episode.

Show Notes:

Pence to fight special counsel subpoena on Trump’s 2020 election denial

US appeals court will rehear challenge to inclusive Connecticut transgender athlete policy

Court Blocks N.Y. Law Mandating Posting of "Hateful Conduct" Policies by Social Media Platforms (Including Us)

Volokh v. James

Judge Andrew L. Carter's Wikipedia Page (for the photo)

Banks Appeal, 7th Circuit

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