Opening Arguments DOGE Is Defying Court Orders. Will the Supreme Court Care?
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Mar 3, 2025 This discussion kicks off with a surprising twist from the Supreme Court, revealing both good and troubling news regarding federal funding and immigration requirements. Delve into the controversies of alien registration and its echoes from history, specifically during World War I, while unpacking the unjust implications of such policies. The narrative twists through judicial complexities, featuring an intriguing lawyer's unexpected allegiance to Trump, raising ethical questions against a backdrop of legal drama. It’s a wild ride through the intersection of law, history, and personal motives.
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Glossip v. Oklahoma Update
- Richard Glossip, wrongly convicted, will get a new trial due to withheld evidence about the actual murderer's mental state.
- Justice Sotomayor's majority opinion cited a 1957 case requiring new trials for material false testimony.
USAID Funding Freeze
- The Trump administration is defying court orders to resume USAID funding by claiming to review contracts.
- A judge reiterated his order multiple times, emphasizing the irreparable harm caused by the funding freeze.
Supreme Court's Intervention in USAID Case
- The Trump administration appealed a non-appealable TRO enforcement order to the Supreme Court.
- Roberts granted an administrative stay, allowing the funding freeze to continue pending briefing, a baffling move.