Main Justice Real Life Consequences
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Sep 17, 2025 
Ryan Goodman, co-editor of Just Security and NYU law professor, joins to discuss significant legal issues stemming from the recent shooting of Charlie Kirk. He explores the shift away from the presumption of regularity during the Trump era and its impact on judicial integrity. The conversation also tackles the controversial vetting processes in the FBI and the implications of political motivations behind agent firings. Finally, they examine the complexities of presidential power in relation to Lisa Cook's position on the Federal Reserve Board.
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Murder Is Murder
- Murder should be treated as a criminal act first, not a political symbol.
- Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord stress accountability regardless of victim's politics.
Domestic Terrorism Has No Standalone Crime
- The federal 'domestic terrorism' label exists but carries no standalone criminal penalty.
- Mary McCord explains statutory gaps mean many politically motivated murders remain state crimes.
Leverage Federal Resources For State Cases
- Use the FBI's forensic and investigative resources to support state prosecutions even when no federal charge applies.
- Andrew Weissmann urges cooperation through lab work, task forces, and federal investigations with proper predication.