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cover of episode December 5, 2024: Justices React to Ban on Gender Transition Treatments for Minors, Cryptic Text Found on CEO's Shell Casings, Biden Considering Preemptive Pardons? And More.

December 5, 2024: Justices React to Ban on Gender Transition Treatments for Minors, Cryptic Text Found on CEO's Shell Casings, Biden Considering Preemptive Pardons? And More.

2024/12/5
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主持人分析了最高法院就田纳西州禁止未成年人进行变性治疗的法律所做的辩论。自由派法官认为该法律基于性别，应受到更严格的审查；而保守派法官则认为法院不应介入医疗标准，应将此类问题留给州立法机关。主持人预测，法院可能会支持田纳西州的禁令。 自由派法官（Jackson, Sotomayor, Kagan）认为田纳西州的法律基于性别，违反了宪法，应该受到更严格的审查。他们认为，该法律区分了基于性别的医疗服务获取，这与先例相悖。保守派法官（Roberts, Kavanaugh, Barrett）则认为，法院不应介入医疗标准的制定，此类问题应留给州立法机关。他们对将更严格的审查适用于跨性别者表示担忧，因为他们尚未被视为受保护群体。

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Why did the justices seem to lean towards upholding the Tennessee law banning gender transition treatments for minors?

Justices Roberts and Kavanaugh suggested courts should leave medical policy decisions to the democratic process, implying the Constitution doesn't take sides on such issues. Justice Barrett expressed concern about applying heightened scrutiny to transgender people since they haven't been deemed a suspect or quasi-suspect class.

What evidence did police gather in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson?

Police recovered a water bottle, a coffee cup, and a cell phone from the scene. The items were bought by the suspect at a Starbucks before the shooting and thrown in a nearby trash can. The suspect's unmasked photo was also released, showing him smiling on a video recording from Starbucks.

What are the key details about the human smuggling operation involving U.S. Army soldiers?

Three soldiers based at Fort Cavazos were arrested for allegedly conspiring to transport undocumented individuals from Mexico and Guatemala into the U.S. Data from a search warrant on one suspect's phone revealed messages indicating collaboration in the smuggling operation.

What was the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling on doctors referring patients out of state for abortions?

The court ruled that doctors in Idaho cannot be prosecuted for referring patients out of state to get an abortion, as enforcing the state's abortion ban against such referrals would violate doctors' right to free speech.

What is the rumor about President Biden considering preemptive pardons, and is it legally allowed?

Rumor suggests Biden is considering preemptive pardons for Adam Schiff, Liz Cheney, and Dr. Anthony Fauci. Preemptive pardons are legally allowed, as the Supreme Court has ruled that the pardon power extends to every offense known to the law and can be exercised even before legal proceedings are taken.

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The Supreme Court heard arguments in United States v. Scermetti, a case challenging Tennessee's ban on gender transition treatments for minors. The justices' reactions revealed ideological divisions, with liberal justices questioning the law's constitutionality and conservative justices expressing skepticism about heightened scrutiny. The outcome remains uncertain.
  • Supreme Court case: United States v. Scermetti
  • Tennessee law bans gender transition treatments for minors
  • Debate over whether the law classifies based on sex or regulates medical practice
  • Potential ruling in favor of Tennessee

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Welcome back to UNBIASED. In today's episode:

  • Justices React to Constitutionality of Ban on Gender Transition Treatments for Minors (0:51)

  • US Soldiers Arrested in Human Smuggling Operation at Southern Border (8:16)

  • Updates in the Fatal Shooting of United Healthcare CEO; Cryptic Text Engraved on Bullets; Police Gather Evidence; and More (10:22)

  • Quick Hitters: Two Boys Critically Injured in Northern CA School Shooting, Appellate Court Rules Says 'OK' to Doctors Referring Abortions Out-Of-State, Amazon Sued for Excluding Low-Income Areas from Prime, DOJ Finds Memphis Police Dept. Engages in Discriminatory Behavior, Bitcoin Breaks Records, Judge Rejects Boeing's Plea Agreement (12:54)

  • Rumor Has It: Is President Biden Considering Preemptively Pardoning More People Before He Leaves Office? Is This Allowed? (15:34)

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