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Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Oral Argument as Eulogy

Gerard N. Magliocca

In Gideon v. Wainwright, Justice Harlan concurred that Betts v. Brady should be overruled but complained that Betts "is entitled to a more respectful burial." The same could be said for Humphrey's Executor, either on the interim docket or when Trump v. Slaughter is decided.

That said, I'm not sure whether to envy the attorney who will argue Slaughter. That person will surely lose. But going in knowing that you will lose may provide the freedom to say whatever you want. 


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