On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti The state of America's judiciary with Judge J. Michael Luttig
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Aug 5, 2025 
J. Michael Luttig, a retired federal judge with a distinguished legal career including serving under Ronald Reagan, discusses the alarming state of America's judiciary. He critiques the erosion of the rule of law during the Trump era and labels it a war against the judiciary instigated by a 'tyrannical wannabe king.' Luttig tackles the evolving conservatism within the courts, expresses concern over rising threats to judges, and highlights the Supreme Court’s troubling inaction amid pressing constitutional issues. His insights shed light on the urgent need for accountability and integrity in the legal system.
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Conservative Legal Movement Defined
- The traditional conservative legal movement means faithful adherence to the U.S. Constitution and laws enacted by Congress.
- The MAGA movement is radical and anti-constitutional, not conservative by historical standards.
Constitutional Crisis Explained
- America is in constitutional crisis when a president defies a Supreme Court order.
- Trump has waged war on the federal judiciary and rule of law since his first day in office.
Judge McConnell's Threatening Calls
- Judge John McConnell received over 400 threatening voicemails including death threats after ruling against the Trump administration.
- The threats shook his faith in the judiciary's protection of the rule of law.