Bloomberg Law Weekend Law: SCOTUS Checks Trump & $1 Billion in Free Legal
Apr 12, 2025
Leon Fresco, a partner at Holland & Knight and former head of immigration litigation under Obama, joins David Super, a Georgetown Law professor, and Bloomberg Law reporter Justin Henry. They dive into the complexities of recent Supreme Court rulings on deportation, highlighting individual rights amid controversial policies. The discussion shifts to Trump's legal strategies and the impacts on law firms, emphasizing increased pro bono work and the challenges posed by executive orders. The guests provide a captivating look at how these legal dynamics shape the current landscape.
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Complex Supreme Court Immigration Ruling
- The Supreme Court unanimously recognized the government's administrative error in deporting Kilmer Abrego Garcia.
- The return is complicated as it involves jurisdictional and foreign sovereignty issues, not simply an order to bring him back.
Supreme Court on Alien Enemies Act Use
- The Supreme Court allows the use of the Alien Enemies Act, but detainees must have a chance to challenge it in court.
- The decision opens multi-layered legal questions about the Act's applicability beyond declared wars.
SCOTUS Procedural Wins Over Substance
- The Supreme Court grants narrow procedural wins to the Trump administration without endorsing substantive policy.
- The Court appears to be granting time for compliance rather than affirming administration actions.