The U.S. Supreme Court issued five opinions in a range of cases on June 1, including the much-anticipated decision over the fate of Puerto Rico’s financial oversight and management board.
This week’s “Cases and Controversies” episode breaks down that ruling as well as decisions in disputes over immigration, arbitration, and more.
Hosts Kimberly Robinson and Jordan Rubin also look at what’s ahead, and note that the term’s most contentious opinions could come soon. Among the 20 cases remaining are ones on discrimination protections for LGBT workers and the Obama-era DACA program that shields hundreds of thousands of immigrants from deportation.
The hosts also update the situation on pending petitions over qualified immunity, which was discussed in the May 22 episode. The legal doctrine that serves to shield law enforcement from liability even in the face of egregious allegations of civil rights violations is taking on new significance following George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police.
Hosts: Kimberly Robinson and Jordan Rubin
Producer: David Schultz
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