Most people think they know what “precedent” means in the law, but the concept is actually more complicated than most realize! Precedent is ancient, but when senators are grilling judicial nominees about precedent, are they actually using the concept in a much more modern way? In this Deep Dive episode, we discuss the kinds of cases that set precedent, how it works, and just how expansive—or limited—precedent can be. Watch below or listen to our newest episode here: https://ij.org/podcast/law-fo

The Supreme Court has long relied on stare decisis to ensure stability and legitimacy. But is that changing? In this episode of the Let's Brief It Podcast, D.C. Bar Law Student Community Series hosts hosts Amanda Hichez and Sade Ajayi examine the Court’s evolving approach to precedent — from Casey to Dobbs to Students for Fair Admissions. Featuring insights from constitutional law expert Beth Hecker and litigation attorney Kimberly Russell, the discussion explores what the decline of stare decis