Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts Preview: Deciphering The Lawlessness of Trump’s Executive Orders
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Jan 21, 2025 The podcast dives into the controversial executive orders from Trump's second inauguration, highlighting their chaotic implications. It critiques the legality and poor drafting of these orders, suggesting a connection to generative AI. Key topics include citizenship changes, potential pardons for January 6 rioters, and the administration's cautious approach to sensitive issues like abortion rights. The discussion also explores the threat to birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment and its broader legal and societal consequences.
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Trump's Immediate Priorities
- Trump's initial executive orders revive cruel and unlawful policies from his first term.
- He prioritizes politicizing the federal workforce and enacting other controversial measures.
Unconstitutional Birthright Citizenship Order
- Trump's executive order attempts to deny birthright citizenship to children of many immigrants, even those legally present.
- This is unconstitutional, contradicting the 14th Amendment and established precedent.