"Supreme Court's Shadow Docket: A Long History of Executive Branch Challenges A recent ruling has sparked debate over the Supreme Court's 'Shadow Docket,' a term used to describe cases decided without full public disclosure and limited time for oral arguments. While some may assume the Clean Power Plan was the first executive branch action to fall victim to this secretive process, a closer look reveals a more complex history. In fact, the Supreme Court has been quietly intervening in executive branch decisions for decades, often with far-reaching consequences. As the court's shadowy docket continues to raise questions about transparency and accountability, one thing is clear: the Clean Power Plan was not an isolated incident, but rather the latest in a long line of high-stakes battles between the executive branch and the nation's highest court."
Contrary to what some believe, the Clean Power Plan was not the first executive branch action stopped on the "Shadow Docket."
