Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts Trump’s Plan To Put A Chokehold On Voting
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Mar 29, 2025 
Mark Joseph Stern, a legal expert and senior writer at Slate, sheds light on the erosion of judicial patience with Trump’s legal claims. He discusses the complexities surrounding the Alien Enemies Act and the potential for Supreme Court intervention. Meanwhile, Wendy Weiser, a voting rights specialist at the Brennan Center, critiques Trump's executive order on election integrity, which could disenfranchise millions. Together, they explore the risks of new voting regulations and the urgent need to protect democratic processes.
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Electorate Mandate Argument
- The Trump administration claims a mandate from the electorate justifies withholding information from Judge Boesberg.
- This argument centers around the idea that the election win gives them absolute power.
DC Circuit Oral Arguments
- Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern listened to oral arguments where Judge Millett challenged the Justice Department.
- Judge Henderson, surprisingly, remained silent, raising concerns given her swing vote status.
Millett's Argument
- Judge Millett argued fervently, even comparing the treatment of alleged gang members to Nazis during World War II.
- Despite seemingly arguing a losing case, Millett may have been aiming to persuade a higher court like the Supreme Court.