Legal AF Full Episode - 5/14/2025

May 15, 2025

Dive into the latest legal and political drama where Trump’s international dealings raise eyebrows. The Supreme Court’s pivotal stance on birthright citizenship is hotly debated, alongside judges resisting Trump's tactics. Judge Hannah Dugan takes center stage as her rulings challenge the former president directly. Plus, explore controversial financial maneuverings and the implications of the Alien Enemies Act, weaving together a fascinating narrative of law and politics.

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Trump's Influence Peddling Exposed

Donald Trump is selling influence abroad through deals and crypto scams while neglecting American interests.
His Qatar plane deal is a disguised bribe that burdens taxpayers and compromises U.S. sovereignty.

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Power of Nationwide Injunctions

A single federal judge’s nationwide injunction powers can create chaos if limited.
The Supreme Court’s hearing will clarify these injunctions, crucial for constitutional matters like birthright citizenship.

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Birthright Citizenship Clarity

The 14th Amendment ensures citizenship by birthright, confirmed by century-old precedent.
Fringe theories challenge this to undermine rights, but courts have consistently rejected such views.

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Michael Popok and Karen Friedman Agnifilo anchor the midweek edition of the Legal AF pod and debate: how Trump is selling the presenting and influencing peddling on his tour of the Arab countries; whether the Supreme Court will pull the plug on birthright citizenship or hand trump another loss tomorrow during its oral argument; how federal judges are resisting Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act; Judge Hannah Dugan firing back at Trump using his own case against him in her criminal indictment case; and so much more at the intersection of law and politics.

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