In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss the most recent decisions released by the U.S. Supreme Court in early June 2024.

Research/Resources:

• Supreme Court of the United State Calendars and Lists (https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/calendarsandlists.aspx)
• Supreme Court of the United States Opinions of the Court – 2023 (https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/slipopinion/23)
• SCOTUSblog (https://www.scotusblog.com/)
• “Announcement of opinions for Friday, June 14” by SCOTUSblog. Published in SCOTUSblog website June 14, 2024 and available on https://www.scotusblog.com/2024/06/announcement-of-opinions-for-friday-june-14/

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In this episode, Kate and Ben discuss the 2024 Summer Olympics. The discussion includes recent controversies surrounding the Games, what countries will not be included and how the International Olympic Committees determines what causes a country to not be included.

Research/Resources:

• Olympics Paris 2024 (https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024)
• French protesters to poo in the Siene amid Paris 2024 Olympics controversy by Charlie Sawyer. Published in Screenshot website June 6, 2024 and available on https://screenshot-media.com/gen-z-news/french-protestors-plan-poo-seine-summer-olympics/
• “Caitlin Clark left off Team USA’s roster in 2024 Paric Olympics snub” by Zach Braziller. Published in New York Post June 8, 2024 and available on https://nypost.com/2024/06/08/sports/caitlin-clark-expected-to-be-left-off-team-usas-roster/
• “Paris 2024: How is France preparing for the Olympics and “Paralympics?” Published in BBC website June 13, 2024 and available on https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68018536
• “Scorching Olympians toting air conditioners stymie Paris’ clean to greenest Games” by Ivana Saric. Published in Axios website June 6, 2024 and available on https://www.axios.com/2024/06/06/olympic-games-paris-sustainable-carbon-footprint

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In this episode, Ben and Kate discuss federal immigration policy and laws in the United States and any impacts on the upcoming 2024 election.

Research/Resources:
“Immigration.” Department of Homeland Security Statistics, February 7, 2024, https://www.dhs.gov/ohss/topics/immigration

“How Texas is challenging the Biden administration on border policy” by Arelis R. Hernández, Nick Miroff, Maria Sacchetti and Ann E. Marimow. Published in The Washington Post website March 12, 2024 and available on https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2024/03/12/texas-border-battles-immigration-migrants-biden/

“U.S. Border Patrol Encounters at the Southwest Border: Fact Sheet.” Prepared by Members and Committees of Congress. Published in Congressional Research Service website and available on https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R47556#:~:text=The%20definition%20includes%20persons%20both,present%20in%20the%20United%20States.&text=Border%20Protection%20(CBP).,%2Fstats%2Fnationwide%2Dencounters.

“CBP Releases January 2024 Monthly Update.” U.S. Customs and Border Protection, February 13, 2024, https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/national-media-release/cbp-releases-january-2024-monthly-update

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