5-4 x Know Your Enemy: Trump 2.0 and the Courts
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The Deep State and Legal Precedents
This chapter explores the complexities of the U.S. executive branch and the concept of the deep state, focusing on historical legal precedents that shape presidential authority and bureaucratic positions. It discusses Trump's attempts to reshape the administrative state through executive orders and the implications of recent Supreme Court decisions, especially regarding Chevron deference. The conversation highlights the tensions within the conservative legal movement and its impact on governance, alongside concerns over political motivations affecting judicial independence.
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