Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Supreme Court's Shadow Docket Sparks Controversy Over Legitimacy

10/3/2025

41 7

Summary

Story summary

The Supreme Court's shadow docket has sided with the Trump administration in 84% of cases.
Critics say this pattern undermines judicial legitimacy, resembling a super-legislature that disregards precedent and ethics.
Racial profiling in immigration enforcement grows. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detains by appearance, and a lawsuit highlights brutality.

1 of 1

Story summary

The Supreme Court's shadow docket has sided with the Trump administration in 84% of cases.
Critics say this pattern undermines judicial legitimacy, resembling a super-legislature that disregards precedent and ethics.
Racial profiling in immigration enforcement grows. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detains by appearance, and a lawsuit highlights brutality.