OA262: Is Gideon v. Wainwright in Trouble??

<p>Today's episode is inspired by the 56th anniversary of <em>Gideon v. Wainwright</em>, one of the most famous and celebrated landmark Supreme Court cases that guarantees indigent defendants the right to a court-appointed lawyer.  Is it under attack from our right-wing Supreme Court?  (You bet it is.)</p> <p>We begin with a quick update on the <a href= "http://openargs.com/wp-content/uploads/census-california-20190306.pdf"> recent district court opinion in <em>California v. Ross</em></a> and what that means for the 2020 Census.</p> <p>Then, it's time for an Andrew Was Right segment a update on the <a href= "http://openargs.com/wp-content/uploads/3-14-19-Zervos-NY-Opinion.pdf"> New York appellate court's ruling in the Summer Zervos lawsuit</a>.  As it turns out, Donald Trump <em>does</em> have to respond to Summer Zervos's lawsuit -- just like Bill Clinton had to respond to Paula Jones's.</p> <p>Then it's time for a terrifying deep dive into Clarence Thomas's dissent in the Supreme Court's recent decision in <a href= "https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/18pdf/17-1026_2c83.pdf"><em>Garza v. Idaho</em></a>.  What's the case about, and why is Thomas using it as a vehicle to try and overturn one of the most basic and fundamental rights criminal defendants enjoy today?  Listen and (sadly) find out.</p> <p>After all that, it's time for a fun listener question about footballer Wayne Rooney and public obscenity laws.</p> <p>Then, it's time for the answer to Thomas Takes The Bar Exam #118.  Did Thomas get a dreaded <em>real property</em> question correct??  Listen and find out!  And, as always, remember to follow our Twitter feed (<a href= "https://twitter.com/openargs">@Openargs</a>) and like our <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/openargs/">Facebook Page</a> so that you too can play along with #TTTBE!</p> <p><span style= "text-decoration: underline">Appearances<br /></span>None!  If you'd like to have either of us as a guest on your show, drop us an email at <a href= "mailto:openarguments@gmail.com">openarguments@gmai