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Chief Justice's Dissent in Sea Northern v. Arizona
Toby spots the Chief Justice's dissenting opinion in Sea Northern v. Arizona and notes its trochaic tetrameter rhythm. Bartlet, C.J., Toby, Will, and Leo crowd the Oval Office, reading passages aloud. Laughter erupts at the poetic surprise amid morning briefings; they riff on its meter before pivoting to crises. The document lies open or passes hands during the exchange.
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Purpose
States the minority judicial view in Sea Northern v. Arizona
Significance
Triggers Oval Office laughter as comic relief, while hinting at concerns over the Chief Justice's judgment and mental sharpness
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