Jc G
@jcgaylor.bsky.social
Legal nerd that loves raccoons and the Constitution.
Who is “they”? Davis’ appeal timing is dictated by civil procedure rules on when appeals of a circuit court ruling must be appealed to SCOTUS.
Her appeal would’ve occurred even if Harris won the 2024 election (thus avoiding the action alleged to be “removing trans folks from society”).
Her appeal would’ve occurred even if Harris won the 2024 election (thus avoiding the action alleged to be “removing trans folks from society”).
August 12, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Who is “they”? Davis’ appeal timing is dictated by civil procedure rules on when appeals of a circuit court ruling must be appealed to SCOTUS.
Her appeal would’ve occurred even if Harris won the 2024 election (thus avoiding the action alleged to be “removing trans folks from society”).
Her appeal would’ve occurred even if Harris won the 2024 election (thus avoiding the action alleged to be “removing trans folks from society”).
This argument is frustrated by Gorsuch’s majority opinion in Bostock.
How does a “far-right authoritarian who hates gay [people]” write a landmark civil rights opinion protecting gay workers?
How does a “far-right authoritarian who hates gay [people]” write a landmark civil rights opinion protecting gay workers?
August 12, 2025 at 11:45 PM
This argument is frustrated by Gorsuch’s majority opinion in Bostock.
How does a “far-right authoritarian who hates gay [people]” write a landmark civil rights opinion protecting gay workers?
How does a “far-right authoritarian who hates gay [people]” write a landmark civil rights opinion protecting gay workers?
On the flip side, it shows how great of a Republic America is. Foundational rights may be vindicated through our legal system, exempted from vindictive democratic oppression.
“Democracy” isn’t inherently virtuous.
“Democracy” isn’t inherently virtuous.
The fact that interracial marriage, gay marriage, and abortion all had to come into effect through an institution we don’t directly elect really goes to show just how “democratic” America actually is
August 12, 2025 at 11:42 PM
On the flip side, it shows how great of a Republic America is. Foundational rights may be vindicated through our legal system, exempted from vindictive democratic oppression.
“Democracy” isn’t inherently virtuous.
“Democracy” isn’t inherently virtuous.
The Trump administration has no power to “vote to get rid” of gay marriage.
Obergefell is a constitutional holding. Absent a constitutional amendment, there is no way for either the Executive or the Legislature branches to overturn it.
Obergefell is a constitutional holding. Absent a constitutional amendment, there is no way for either the Executive or the Legislature branches to overturn it.
August 12, 2025 at 11:29 PM
The Trump administration has no power to “vote to get rid” of gay marriage.
Obergefell is a constitutional holding. Absent a constitutional amendment, there is no way for either the Executive or the Legislature branches to overturn it.
Obergefell is a constitutional holding. Absent a constitutional amendment, there is no way for either the Executive or the Legislature branches to overturn it.
The NYT is correct.
This “news” is merely the appeal of one woman, Kim Davis, asking SCOTUS to overturn the lower court’s ruling against her.
Thousands of losing parties mae similar appeals each year. There’s little chance SCOTUS agrees to hear her case.
This “news” is merely the appeal of one woman, Kim Davis, asking SCOTUS to overturn the lower court’s ruling against her.
Thousands of losing parties mae similar appeals each year. There’s little chance SCOTUS agrees to hear her case.
But I was told by the New York Times that marriage equality was a stunning success that succeeded because of its modest political goals.
Almost like the last two decades of progress were hollow assimilationism into a collapsing neoliberal order rather than actual liberation.
Almost like the last two decades of progress were hollow assimilationism into a collapsing neoliberal order rather than actual liberation.
August 12, 2025 at 11:26 PM
The NYT is correct.
This “news” is merely the appeal of one woman, Kim Davis, asking SCOTUS to overturn the lower court’s ruling against her.
Thousands of losing parties mae similar appeals each year. There’s little chance SCOTUS agrees to hear her case.
This “news” is merely the appeal of one woman, Kim Davis, asking SCOTUS to overturn the lower court’s ruling against her.
Thousands of losing parties mae similar appeals each year. There’s little chance SCOTUS agrees to hear her case.
Not quite. The gov may pass laws impacting one group over another. If fundamental rights (i.e. marriage) are implicated, the gov must show the law is narrowly tailored to achieve a compelling governmental interest.
www.law.cornell.edu/wex/strict_s...
www.law.cornell.edu/wex/strict_s...
August 12, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Not quite. The gov may pass laws impacting one group over another. If fundamental rights (i.e. marriage) are implicated, the gov must show the law is narrowly tailored to achieve a compelling governmental interest.
www.law.cornell.edu/wex/strict_s...
www.law.cornell.edu/wex/strict_s...
This argument makes no sense.
The only branch capable of “banning” gay marriage is SOCTUS, which merely interprets the law as applied to cases brought before it.
SCOTUS’ job isn’t to fun schools or lower rent. Its function is to interpret the law and settle legal disputes.
The only branch capable of “banning” gay marriage is SOCTUS, which merely interprets the law as applied to cases brought before it.
SCOTUS’ job isn’t to fun schools or lower rent. Its function is to interpret the law and settle legal disputes.
August 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
This argument makes no sense.
The only branch capable of “banning” gay marriage is SOCTUS, which merely interprets the law as applied to cases brought before it.
SCOTUS’ job isn’t to fun schools or lower rent. Its function is to interpret the law and settle legal disputes.
The only branch capable of “banning” gay marriage is SOCTUS, which merely interprets the law as applied to cases brought before it.
SCOTUS’ job isn’t to fun schools or lower rent. Its function is to interpret the law and settle legal disputes.
June 22, 2025 at 2:17 AM
This argument makes no sense.
This case arose from pro-trans plaintiffs challenging a Tennessee state law in 2023. Oral argument at SCOTUS occurred before Trump took office.
How is this a “diversion” from wholly unrelated Congressional budget decisions?
This case arose from pro-trans plaintiffs challenging a Tennessee state law in 2023. Oral argument at SCOTUS occurred before Trump took office.
How is this a “diversion” from wholly unrelated Congressional budget decisions?
June 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
This argument makes no sense.
This case arose from pro-trans plaintiffs challenging a Tennessee state law in 2023. Oral argument at SCOTUS occurred before Trump took office.
How is this a “diversion” from wholly unrelated Congressional budget decisions?
This case arose from pro-trans plaintiffs challenging a Tennessee state law in 2023. Oral argument at SCOTUS occurred before Trump took office.
How is this a “diversion” from wholly unrelated Congressional budget decisions?
The American flag flying over Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina
May 15, 2025 at 4:21 AM
The American flag flying over Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina
A sunset in Blythe, Georgia
March 13, 2025 at 4:08 AM
A sunset in Blythe, Georgia
Downtown Columbia, South Carolina
March 11, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Downtown Columbia, South Carolina
