Main Justice Checks and Balances
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Jun 4, 2025 The hosts dive into the legal controversies surrounding Trump's tariffs, analyzing recent court decisions and their implications for executive power. They discuss the complexities of presidential pardons, contrasting past administrations while questioning justice system fairness. Further, they explore significant changes in the FBI, including shifts in leadership and the dismantling of a public corruption task force. Finally, they shed light on the challenges female agents face within the Bureau, emphasizing the need for diversity and accountability.
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Limits on Presidential Tariff Power
- The president's power to impose tariffs under IEPA was held by courts to be beyond legal bounds because IEPA does not authorize tariffs.
- Courts emphasize Congress must provide clear delegation for tariff powers, reinforcing checks and balances in constitutional law.
Court Rejects Tariffs as Ultra Vires
- Executive orders by President Trump imposing tariffs on imports were deemed ultra vires due to lack of statutory authority.
- Courts distinguished 'regulation' from 'tariffs', concluding IEPA does not grant tariff-setting powers to the president.
Trump’s Pardons Raise Justice Concerns
- Trump has issued more pardons and commutations than any other president, often without procedural rigor.
- Many pardons appear transactional, benefiting allies and donors rather than based on merit or justice.