The Lawfare Podcast Lawfare Daily: The Trials of the Trump Administration, March 21
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Mar 24, 2025 The discussion tackles the legal ramifications of invoking the Alien Enemies Act by President Trump, including its effects on law firms. Tensions surrounding immigration hearings unveil frustrations with deportation directives. The conversation further dives into the complexities of Temporary Restraining Orders and courtroom proceedings linked to executive actions. Notably, it analyzes the implications for firms like Paul Weiss, the governance challenges faced by the United States Institute of Peace, and broader themes of accountability in legal contexts.
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Compliance Issues in Court
- Judge Boasberg questioned compliance after a previous order.
- The government claimed national security concerns prevented providing flight details.
Judge Boasberg Focuses on Compliance
- Judge Boasberg avoids using the word "contempt", but focuses on "compliance".
- He grilled lawyers but couldn't get flight details, and compliance is still being litigated.
Ensign Grilled on Compliance
- Judge Boasberg questioned DOJ lawyer Drew Ensign about his understanding of the order.
- Ensign claimed he wasn't fully aware of the facts when he made his comments.