BREAKING Supreme Court Rulings Bring Bright Spots for Democracy

In this special Supreme Court Edition of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rocklin delivers a roundup of significant rulings that have brought some unexpected good news. We kick off with a landmark decision allowing mail-in ballots to be counted even if they arrive after Election Day, as long as they are postmarked beforehand. This ruling, which came down in a 5-4 vote, is a major setback for former President Trump and affirms the rights of voters in Mississippi and beyond.Next, we discuss the Supreme Court's refusal to hear Trump's appeal regarding a jury's verdict that found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation against writer E. Jean Carroll, leaving the $5 million award intact. This decision adds to Trump's mounting legal challenges as he navigates his political comeback.We also highlight another victory for progressives, as the Court ruled against Trump's attempts to dismiss Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve, ensuring checks on presidential power in shaping economic policy. Additionally, the Supreme Court has placed new limits on law enforcement's use of geofence warrants, emphasizing the need for privacy protections under the Fourth Amendment.Finally, we touch on the Court's decision to reject Alan Dershowitz's defamation lawsuit against CNN, maintaining the legal standards for public figures in such cases. Join us as we celebrate these victories for democracy and civil rights.  Today's Stories: Supreme Court allows states to count mail-in ballots that arrive late, rejecting RNC challengeDonald Trump loses appeal in Supreme Court over E. Jean Carroll caseSupreme Court won't let Trump fire Lisa Cook from Federal ReserveUS supreme court rules geofence warrants require constitutional privacy protections | US supreme court | The GuardianSupreme court denies Alan Dershowitz bid to revive $300m lawsuit against CNN | US supreme court | The GuardianBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.