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Law and Chaos

Ep 47 — Trump Gets Christmas In July Thanks To Judge Aileen Cannon

Jul 16, 2024
Judge Aileen Cannon made a groundbreaking decision, deeming special counsels illegal. The hosts critique the bias accusations, discuss the evolution of Alec Baldwin's case, analyze the legal arguments around Special Counsel Jack Smith's appointment, explore historical contexts, and delve into the implications of Judge Cannon's ruling. They also discuss the transformation of the independent counsel act, the constitutionality of the Independent Counsel statute, and the potential paths for the Special Counsel post-court ruling.
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Quick takeaways

  • Judge Cannon's dismissal undermines the precedent of special counsels, highlighting a flaw in legal interpretation.
  • De Facto Officer Doctrine's relevance for appointments is neglected by Judge Cannon, jeopardizing established legal principles.

Deep dives

Judge Cannon's Erroneous Interpretation of the Appointments Clause

Judge Cannon dismisses Trump's case based on an argument that the special counsel, Jack Smith, was illegally appointed, violating the Appointments Clause. However, her interpretation is flawed as the special counsels can be legally appointed by the Attorney General, and Congress did not raise an issue about the appointment authority in Nixon's case.

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