Attorney RJ Dieken, Loki Esq Law, Montana

Supreme Court Decision Syllabus (SCOTUS Podcast)

Following what the Supreme Court is actually doing can be daunting. Reporting on the subject is often only done within the context of political narratives of the day -- and following the Court's decisions and reading every new case can be a non-starter. The purpose of this Podcast is to make it as easy as possible for members of the public to source information about what is happening at the Supreme Court. For that reason, we read every Opinion Syllabus without any commentary whatsoever. Further, there are no advertisements or sponsors. We call it "information sourcing," and we hope that the p...

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Attorney RJ Dieken, Loki Esq Law, Montana

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Government

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Latest episode

Jul 1, 2026

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Episodes

Johnson v Arteaga-Martinez (Immigration and bond) 31.07.2022

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DENEZPI v. UNITED STATES (Dual Sovereignty/Double Jeopardy) 31.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail The Dual sovereignty exception to Double jeopardy is not implicated by the sovereignty of the court personnel, but by the sovereignty of the AUTHORITY under which that court operates.  Support the show

ZF Automotive v Luxshare (discovery in international arbitration). 31.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail §1782 does not authorize district courts to demand discovery for international arbitration.  Support the show

Viking River cruises v Moriana (Arbitration and California Law) 29.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail Not really sure. Support the show

Golan v Saada (Hague Convention--Child Abduction) 16.07.2022

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American Hospital Asn v Becerra (Medicare payments to hospitals) 16.07.2022

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YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO ET AL. v. TEXAS (Indian Gaming) 16.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail Texas’ bingo laws are regulatory in nature, therefore it may not prevent the Tribe from offering bingo on reservation lands. Support the show

Carson v Makin (1a Free Exercise) 16.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail Not allowed to discriminate based solely on religion. Support the show

George v McDonough (VA Benefits) 16.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail The decision below did not meet the “clear and unmistakable error” Support the show

Shoop v Twyford (All Writs act/Post conviction relief). 16.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail Prisoner here can’t use the all writs act to help him develop evidence that may not be admissible. Support the show

US v WA (intergovernmental immunity & Workers Comp) 09.07.2022

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Vega v Tekoh (5a, §1983) 09.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail Court declines to extend §1983 suits to violations of prophylactic rules protecting constitutional rights. Support the show

Marietta health plan v. Davita (medicare) 09.07.2022

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US v Taylor (crime of violence) 09.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail “Crime of violence” requires the underlying crime supporting it to require the government to prove “violence” beyond a reasonable doubt. Support the show

Dobbs Dissent Part 1 03.07.2022

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BERGER v. NC NAACP (Civil Procedure for Government entities) 02.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail Here the legislature can be it’s own litigational party. Support the show

Nance v Ward (death penalty) 02.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail Prisoners can still challenge the death penalty using an (as yet not state authorized) substitute method. Support the show

BECERRA v. EMPIRE HEALTH (DHS Medicare fraction computation) 02.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail “Entitled” here does not mean “to receive“ Support the show

XIULU RUAN v. UNITED STATES (Crim Statutory interp. “Knowingly” 02.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail Knowingly/Intentionally applies to the “authorized” exception of this statute. Support the show

Oklahoma v Castro-Huerta (Non indian crimes—against Indians—in Indian country) 02.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail Can be prosecuted by states. Support the show

Torres v TX Dept Pub saf (Constitutional law) 02.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail The logic of the commerce clause extends to Congress’ power to raise an army and navy.  Support the show

Conception v US (Sentencing, first step act) 02.07.2022

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WV v EPA (Major Questions doctrine) 02.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail Generation shifting of powerplant types is a “major question” that the legislature did not clearly designate to the EPA. Support the show

Biden v Texas (Immigration) 02.07.2022

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Kennedy v Bremerton school district (Free Exercise 1a) 28.06.2022

Send us Fan Mail Here a coach is allowed to pray at midfield after games. Support the show

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