The Supreme Court has reached a notable point in its decision-making process. For the first time, the court has decided more cases through secret votes with little justification than through open court arguments. These secretive decisions are part of the court's "shadow docket," which allows for fast-tracked rulings with limited briefings and expedited timelines. Justices rarely explain their votes or cite legal precedents in these cases. Further information on this development can be found through ProPublica, which has reported on the Supreme Court's increased use of secretive decision-making.
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A Troubling Milestone: Most Supreme Court Rulings Are Secretive Votes With Little Justification
The Supreme Court has reached a notable point in its decision-making process. For the first time, the court has decided more cases through secret votes with little justification than through open cour
