THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Raging Trump Suddenly Facing Worsening Legal Losses on Many Key Fronts
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Sep 8, 2025 
Leah Litman, a law professor at Michigan University and author of "Lawless," discusses the mounting legal troubles facing Donald Trump. She highlights recent court rulings that challenge his authority, including setbacks related to tariffs and deportations. Litman explains how Trump's deceptive tactics to justify his actions are becoming increasingly scrutinized. Moreover, she discusses the potential implications of these developments on the Supreme Court’s future decisions and what they could mean for his authoritarian ambitions.
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Courts Reject Manufactured Pretexts
- Judges are striking down multiple Trump actions for using manufactured pretexts rather than genuine legal bases.
- That pattern shows courts are testing whether they will accept or reject invented emergency rationales.
Conservative Court Rebukes Mass Expulsions
- The Fifth Circuit, a conservative court, rejected Trump's Alien Enemies Act expulsions as unsupported by an actual invasion.
- The ruling highlights courts' willingness to push back on executive emergency claims tied to authoritarian moves.
Emergency Claims Militarize Domestic Policy
- The administration frames many initiatives as emergencies to militarize domestic enforcement and expand power.
- That tactic spans National Guard deployments, fentanyl claims, and economic measures by fiat.
