Main Justice It’s All Out Loud
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Sep 30, 2025 Mary and Andrew dive into the implications of the Trump administration's aggressive legal actions, starting with the controversial indictment of James Comey. They question the motivations behind deploying troops to Portland, emphasizing the city's ongoing legal battles. The discussion also explores a domestic terror memorandum that raises alarms about selective targeting of left-leaning groups. Throughout, they highlight worrying trends that blur the lines between politics and justice, making for an eye-opening exploration of current events.
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Rule Of Law Versus Due Process
- Eroding norms shift due process from individual protection to a systemic rule-of-law issue.
- Mary McCord warns that weakening rule of law undermines predictable, fair governance for everyone.
One Fact Can Trigger Multiple Charges
- The Comey indictment charges a false statement and obstruction tied to the same alleged lie.
- Andrew Weissman explains one act can generate multiple related criminal counts.
Bare‑Bones Indictment Lacks Specificity
- The indictment uses anonymized "person one" and "person three" but lacks clear specificity.
- Mary McCord notes the complaint says Comey denied authorizing an anonymous FBI source, then alleges he had.
