Main Justice Consolidation of Power
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Jan 14, 2026 In this discussion, Rebecca Ingber, a law professor and former counselor on international law at the U.S. Department of State, dives into the murky waters of international law regarding U.S. actions in Venezuela, explaining why there's no clear legal justification for the incursion. She emphasizes the implications of the U.N. Charter and the consequences of the operation creating an international armed conflict. The conversation also touches on the limits of congressional war powers and the potential ramifications for U.S. leadership and global stability.
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Selective Enforcement Sends A Message
- The Civil Rights Division's decision not to investigate sparked leadership resignations and raises questions about selective enforcement.
- Andrew Weissmann links the pattern of investigations to a message that 'the law is for thee and not for me.'
Later Shots Appear Unjustified
- Shots two and three appear to have occurred after the vehicle was moving away, suggesting they were not defensive.
- Mary McCord notes Supreme Court precedent bars shooting a fleeing suspect when officers are not in danger.
Insist On Joint Investigations
- Preserve state involvement in investigations; federal-only control can block state prosecutions and forensic access.
- Encourage joint federal-state probes to protect federalism and thorough fact-finding.