NYU Law Forum - Supreme Court Preview

As this month began, the Supreme Court's October Term 2021 was already shaping up to be incredibly consequential, with cases involving abortion, gun control, and immigration on the merits docket. Then came the 5-4 ruling declining to stay a Texas law that all but shuts down abortion in that state, highlighting the increasing centrality of—and controversy around—the Court's "shadow docket." Pending petitions will likely lead to justices to take additional hot-button cases for review. Panelists at this Forum—all close watchers of the Court, but from very different perspectives—will also discuss institutional aspects of the Court. For example, how monolithic is the 6-3 conservative majority? And why, according to SCOTUSblog statistics for last term, do male advocates before the Court outnumber females by nearly 4 to 1? What is the impact of expedited shadow docket review? Audience members may submit questions on the event registration form.

• Joan Biskupic, Legal Analyst, CNN; Author, The Chief: The Life and Turbulent Times of John Roberts (2019)
• Roman Martinez, Partner and member of Supreme Court & Appellate Practice, Latham & Watkins
• Troy McKenzie ’00, Professor of Law, NYU Law
• Melissa Murray, Frederick I. and Grace Stokes Professor of Law, NYU Law (moderator)

To join this Forum as an audience member and receive a Zoom link, please register. If you would like to submit a question for the panelists, you may do so on the registration page. Note on accessibility: This virtual event requires an internet connection and a computer or smartphone. The event will have live captioning. If you need any accommodations, or for any questions, please contact Ian Anderson at ian.anderson@nyu.edu.