The Lawfare Podcast Lawfare Daily: The Trials of the Trump Administration, July 11
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Jul 14, 2025 A significant Supreme Court ruling allows for mass terminations of federal employees, stirring debate on government accountability. The podcast delves into the legal intricacies surrounding a nationwide injunction on birthright citizenship and ongoing challenges in immigration cases. Discussions also spotlight the restructuring at the State Department and its impact on institutional memory. Recent developments reveal intricate dynamics in judicial proceedings, including due process issues and allegations of judicial misconduct, highlighting the complex interplay of law and politics.
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Supreme Court Permits Mass Federal Layoffs
- The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration's mass federal layoffs to proceed as initial orders do not explicitly require unlawful actions.
- Justice Jackson dissented, emphasizing courts should act promptly against unlawful government acts without waiting for full implementation.
Mass State Dept. Layoffs Disrupt Internals
- Over 1,300 State Department employees were abruptly terminated, heavily cutting experienced staff and consolidating offices.
- The arbitrary nature deeply unsettled former employees due to devastating impacts on institutional memory.
Class Certification Bypasses Injunction Ban
- Nationwide injunctions are now limited post-CASA ruling, but class actions can provide similar relief.
- Provisional nationwide class certification is being used as a workaround to challenge Trump's birthright citizenship order.