This week, Ruth Marcus, a legal columnist and constitutional law expert, joins the conversation. She dives into the tensions between the Trump administration and the judiciary over mass deportations, raising concerns about due process. The discussion also sheds light on shifting voter dynamics and Trump’s growing appeal among minority groups. Additionally, they explore the implications of TikTok in political engagement and reflect on Trump's unique relationship with Putin amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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Alien Enemies Act Invoked
The Trump administration invoked the Alien Enemies Act to deport hundreds of men to El Salvador.
This act, rarely used and typically reserved for wartime, raises constitutional concerns.
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Defiance of Court Order
Judge Boesberg ordered the Trump administration to stop deportations pending legal review.
The administration defied the order, claiming planes were already outside U.S. airspace.
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Conflicting Republican Ideologies
The Republican party faces conflicting ideologies: a strong conservative legal system versus Trump's authoritarian presidency.
This conflict raises questions about the judiciary's role in resisting authoritarianism.
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In 'The Anthropocene Reviewed', John Green adapts and expands his critically acclaimed podcast into a symphony of essays. He reviews a wide range of subjects, from the QWERTY keyboard and sunsets to Canada geese and 'Penguins of Madagascar', using a five-star rating system. The book is a personal and introspective exploration of human existence, touching on themes of culture, science, and personal experiences. Green's essays are praised for their wit, empathy, and ability to make the universal personal, offering a reflection on the human condition during times of global change and uncertainty.
This week, John Dickerson and David Plotz are joined byRuth Marcus to discuss the showdown over mass deportation and the government’s defiant response to court orders; a deep data dive by Ezra Klein and David Shor about why Trump won the 2024 election; and this week’s so-called “negotiation” call between Trump and Putin.
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For this week’s Slate Plus bonus episode, John and David are joined byRuth Marcus to discuss the arrest and prosecution of a Houston midwife this week under Texas’s near-total abortion ban.
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