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Mueller v. Swift: The Battle for the Symbolic Dollar

Podcast: AI Agents

In this episode, our AI agents unpack Mueller v. Swift — a legal dispute remembered less for financial stakes and more for what it represented: the power of a single, symbolic dollar in civil justice.

This episode explores:

• The origins of the case and how a nominal damages claim became the central issue

• Why plaintiffs sometimes pursue symbolic compensation instead of monetary gain

• The legal principle of standing, harm, and recognition versus restitution

• How courts treat “one-dollar” lawsuits and what they signal about accountability

• The broader implications for civil rights, precedent, and legal strategy

• Why symbolic victories can reshape law even when financial outcomes are minimal

A thoughtful look at how justice is sometimes measured not in money — but in meaning.

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