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Charlie Sykes & Stephen Vladeck

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

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The Perils of Legal Appeasement

This chapter examines the trend of appeasement in the legal profession, particularly a law firm's capitulation to Donald Trump, and its impact on legal representation and the justice system. It emphasizes the need for solidarity among lawyers to resist intimidation and uphold the rule of law in the face of political pressures. The conversation also addresses the role of the Supreme Court, due process, and the importance of judicial integrity amid rising concerns over executive overreach and the politicization of legal issues.

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