Legal AF by MeidasTouch Panicking Trump Lashes Out in Court over Blocked Invasion
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Nov 12, 2025 Tensions are high as the Trump Administration seeks court permission to use force against peaceful protesters. The discussion centers around a judge's injunction that prohibits aggressive tactics like rubber bullets and tear gas. Key protections for journalists and the operational requirements for federal agents, including body cams, are highlighted. The podcast also reveals legal challenges surrounding the administration's arguments and examines conflicting testimonies in court. Insight into the ongoing legal battle adds layers of complexity to this dramatic situation.
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Court Blocks Federal Use Of Force
- Judge Ellis issued an injunction forbidding federal agents from using force against journalists and peaceful protesters without probable cause.
- Michael Popok frames this as a constitutional check on the Trump administration's use-of-force tactics in Chicago.
Specific Tactics Prohibited By Order
- The injunction bars many crowd-control tactics including rubber bullets, tear gas, and hitting protesters with vehicles.
- Popok emphasizes the list as a rare judicial rebuke of specific tactical measures used on domestic soil.
Reporter Thrown While Identifying As Press
- Popok plays a clip of a WGN producer being thrown to the ground after identifying herself as press.
- The example illustrates why the court needed to explicitly protect journalists from force.