The Fifth Column #513 - Birthright Jamaican Babies and Russian Trashmen (w/ Damon Root)
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Jun 30, 2025 Damon Root, author of 'Overruled' and staff editor at Reason Magazine, dives into recent Supreme Court rulings affecting birthright citizenship and executive power. He unpacks the broader implications of presidential overreach and judicial interventions with wit and clarity. The conversation then shifts as hosts share a wild tale of a car accident involving Russian trash men, leading to humorous commentary on political identities and the chaos of contemporary protest movements. Expect humor mixed with sharp insights into legal and cultural dynamics.
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Class Actions as Legal Loophole
- Class action lawsuits offer a loophole to nationwide injunction restrictions.
- Legal teams file amended complaints to seek broader relief via class actions.
Nationwide Injunctions: Bipartisan Issue
- Both Democratic and Republican presidents face nationwide injunction lawsuits.
- Forum shopping by plaintiffs exploits sympathetic judges to halt presidential actions nationwide.
Barrett vs. Jackson Judicial Clash
- Justices Barret and Jackson publicly clashed over the scope of judicial power.
- Barrett criticized Jackson's dissent as advocating an "imperial judiciary" while Jackson warned about presidential overreach.
