Justice Kagan Says Don’t Call It the “Shadow Docket”

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Associate Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before Congress this week. Much of the press coverage and online commentary has focused on the justices’ discussion of their need for greater security and increasing threats to the federal judiciary, with a particular focus on Justice Barrett’s comments on her personal experience. Contrary to the claims of some “conservative” influencers, Justice Barrett did not say anything suggesting such threats–including the swatting attempt on her home–had affected her work or decision-making. She actually said the opposite, that all of the justices “continue to do their jobs without fear or favor.” In…

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Can the government require ID before you use artificial intelligence?

This is part of a weekly series on AI and free speech.The internet is one of the main places where we read, learn, ask questions, and share ideas. It serves as a library, bookstore, classroom, and town square all at once. For decades, most people have been able to use those online spaces without first proving who they are.That may be changing. Legislatures across the United States are passing laws requiring online platforms and other digital services to determine users’ ages before granting access. Some proposals focus on adult-content websites. Others target social media and app stores. Now, increasingly, they…

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