The appellate court is considering reinstating a gag order preventing Trump from making comments that may derail the criminal justice process in the federal election interference case, which raises questions about the balance between First Amendment rights and protecting trial integrity.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott's endorsement of Donald Trump highlights the challenge to the US government's authority over immigration, with the possibility that the Supreme Court may determine whether states can enact stringent immigration laws or if federal law preempts them.
Deep dives
Gag Order on Trump's Comments in Election Subversion Case
A DC Federal appellate court considered whether to reinstate a gag order that prevented Donald Trump from making comments that targeted prosecutors, potential witnesses, and court staff in the federal elections subversion case. Trump's lawyer argued for his First Amendment right to talk about the case, while the judges seemed skeptical of the absolutist arguments. The court discussed the distinction between campaign speech and speech aimed at derailing the criminal justice process. The outcome of the case will determine the balance between First Amendment rights and protecting the integrity of the trial.
Texas Governor Endorses Donald Trump on Immigration Policies
Texas Governor Greg Abbott endorsed Donald Trump, emphasizing hard-line immigration policies. Abbott has approved border wall construction, authorized razor wire, and is expected to sign a law allowing police to arrest migrants suspected of entering the country illegally. The Supreme Court may decide to take the case and determine whether states have the authority to enact such stringent immigration laws, or whether federal law preempts them.
US Customs and Border Protection's Use of Surveillance Tools
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reportedly paid data broker LexusNexus Special Services $16 million for access to surveillance tools. These tools include social media monitoring, web data analysis, facial recognition services, cell phone geolocation data analysis, among others. The government uses such tools to locate individuals, determine visa compliance, and identify networks of associates in investigation cases. There are concerns about privacy, potential violations of state privacy laws, and the accumulation of individuals' data without consent.
The Challenges and Questions Surrounding AI and Its Transformative Power
The podcast also explores the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI). Discussions revolve around how AI can enhance creativity, the importance of trust in tech, the role of open source in AI development, foundation models, AI governance, and leveraging AI as a game-changing multiplier for businesses. The podcast aims to address the larger questions that arise in the realm of AI and encourage innovative applications of technology for positive change.
Joshua Kastenberg, a professor at the University of New Mexico Law School, discusses appellate court arguments over the gag order imposed on Donald Trump in the federal election interference case. Immigration law expert Leon Fresco, a partner at Holland & Knight, discusses the latest effort by Texas to challenge the US government’s authority over immigration. June Grasso hosts.
