Michael Gerhardt, author of 'The Law of Presidential Impeachment,' discusses Trump's claim of immunity. Hina Shamsi, Director of ACLU's National Security Project, talks about the no-fly list and Supreme Court oral arguments. Judges express skepticism towards Trump's immunity claim. Lack of transparency and due process in the no-fly list program is analyzed.
The podcast raises the question of whether a president can be immune from criminal prosecution for actions taken while in office, highlighting the absence of absolute immunity.
The discussion highlights the skepticism expressed by judges in the D.C. Appellate Court towards the claim of presidential immunity and the potential consequences of granting absolute immunity to former presidents.
Deep dives
The podcast explores the history of Osage County and how white men targeted the Osage people for their oil wealth.
Osage County, Oklahoma, has gained attention due to Martin Scorsese's film 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' which is based on a book about the 1920s Osage murders. During that period, white men came to Osage County and killed Osage people to gain control of their oil wealth.
The podcast examines how a prominent ranching family in Osage County acquired land that originally belonged to the Osage nation.
The podcast delves into the history of a ranching family who became one of the largest landowners in Osage County. The family's ranching empire was built on land that had been owned by the Osage nation. The podcast explores how this acquisition took place and the implications it had for the Osage people.
The podcast discusses the legal implications of a president ordering a military operation against a political rival.
The podcast covers a legal scenario where a president orders a military operation, conducted by SEAL Team Six, to assassinate a political rival. The discussion revolves around whether such an act could lead to criminal prosecution or if the president would be immune due to his position. The arguments presented in the podcast emphasize the absence of absolute immunity for a president and the potential criminal liability associated with such an act.
The podcast summarizes the oral arguments in the D.C. Appellate Court regarding the criminal prosecution immunity of a former president.
The podcast provides an overview of the oral arguments in the D.C. Appellate Court regarding the claim of presidential immunity from criminal prosecution for a former president. The judges on the panel express skepticism towards the argument that a former president is immune from prosecution for actions taken while in office. The discussion highlights the precedent set by previous cases and the potential consequences of granting absolute immunity to former presidents.
Michael Gerhardt, a Professor at the University of North Carolina Law School, and author of the new book, “The Law of Presidential Impeachment,” discusses arguments before the DC Circuit Court of Appeals over Donald Trump’s claim of presidential immunity against prosecution. Hina Shamsi, Director of the ACLU’s National Security Project, discusses Supreme Court oral arguments over the no fly list. June Grasso hosts