Serious Trouble Of And Concerning
Jun 19, 2025
This week dives into the tangled legal drama surrounding the California National Guard in Los Angeles, stirring discussions on presidential power. We hear about a federal judge blocking a controversial NIH grant cancellation linked to DEI policies. Mike Lindell spins a defamation loss into a win, while Avenatti gets a minor sentence reduction. The Proud Boys face legal trouble with a felon as their lawyer, and juror bias allegations pop up in the P. Diddy trial. Plus, a hilarious detour into the intriguing world of the Real Housewives!
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Limits on Presidential National Guard Power
- Courts question the president's unilateral power to nationalize state National Guard units without clear evidence of rebellion.
- Judicial review balances presidential discretion and factual determination but lacks a fully coherent framework.
Judge Labels NIH Grant Cuts Bigoted
- Judge William Young called the administration's NIH grant cuts against DEI initiatives arbitrary and bigoted.
- This judicial candor highlights potential racial animus underlying the executive order but lacks full legal support yet.
Lindell Spins Defamation Loss as Win
- Mike Lindell views a $2.3 million defamation judgment as a victory despite it affirming his liability.
- Jurors tend to award conservative damages, often far less than plaintiffs’ requests in defamation cases.