Justice Matters with Glenn Kirschner

Supreme Court Renders Constitution Unconstitutional: Glenn Interviews Constitutional Law Prof Kim Wehle

Jul 25, 2024

Guest Kim Wehle, a law professor and constitutional law expert, discusses the Supreme Court ruling parts of the Constitution unconstitutional. They delve into the impact on government accountability, presidential powers, and the prosecution of former presidents, highlighting the precarious state of the rule of law in America today.

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Kim Wehle

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The Supreme Court's decision implies unchecked power in one branch, undermining government accountability.

Legal experts criticize the Court for granting the president immunity, challenging the Constitution's checks and balances.

Deep dives

Revision of Government Powers

The Supreme Court's recent opinion in the case of Trump versus United States has sparked discussions about a significant revision of government powers. The Court's decision implies that a branch of government now possesses the authority to engage in official crimes using federal powers without facing accountability through the criminal justice system. This development challenges the foundational concept of government by We the People under the United States Constitution, raising concerns about the potential concentration of unchecked power in a single branch.

Intro

2min

Analysis of Supreme Court Opinion in Trump versus United States

2min

Implications of Supreme Court Decisions on Presidential Powers

6min

Analysis of the Supreme Court ruling on official and unofficial presidential actions

3min

Analyzing the Supreme Court ruling on prosecuting former presidents and the role of Judge Tanya Chutkin

4min

In the case of Trump v. United States, the Supreme Court quite literally ruled that portions of our Constitution are unconstitutional. This is a gross abuse of judicial power by six Supreme Court justices. Kim Wehle is a law professor, a constitutional law and separation of powers expert, an ABC News legal analyst, a former federal prosecutor, and the author of three books (links below). She also has a fourth book set to be released on September 2nd that could not be more timely: "Pardon Power: How The Pardon System Works - And Why." This podcast is part 1 of our 3-part conversation about the precarious and dangerous state of the rule of law in today's America.

To pre-order Pardon Power: How The Pardon System Works―And Why

Released date - September 2, 2024

https://a.co/d/6iiAxBK

Kimm's. other books:

How to Read the Constitution--and Why

https://a.co/d/4DKz18o

What You Need to Know About Voting--and Why

https://a.co/d/78V2EJC

How to Think Like a Lawyer--and Why: A Common-Sense Guide to Everyday Dilemmas

https://a.co/d/gv1ab88

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