Advisory Opinions Is Trump Going to War Against the Rule of Law?
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Mar 18, 2025 The discussion dives into the alarming impact of Trump's legal strategies on the judiciary. Hosts analyze the Supreme Court's current low profile and upcoming contentious issues, such as racial gerrymandering. They tackle the complexities of judicial authority and historical precedents affecting public compliance. Concerns over political threats against legal representatives and implications of presidential pardons reveal a chilling climate for legal integrity. The tension between legality and ideology is explored, highlighting its significance in today's political landscape.
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Grim Outlook on the Judiciary
- This episode explores threats to the judiciary, both internal and external.
- It also covers the Trump administration's legal actions and parallels to historical events.
Supreme Court Caseloads
- The Supreme Court tends to alternate between high-profile and less significant caseloads.
- This term is considered a "cold" term, with fewer landmark cases.
Challenge to Universal Injunctions
- The government challenges the universal injunction against the birthright citizenship order.
- They argue that such injunctions hinder executive functions.