1A The Outstanding Cases Against The Trump Administration
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Jan 8, 2026 
Josh Gerstein, a Senior legal affairs reporter at Politico, teams up with Mary McCord, the executive director of Georgetown University's Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection, to dissect the legal battles of the Trump administration. They explore the unprecedented volume of lawsuits, the scrutiny of mass deportations, and tricky court cases like Kilmar Abrego Garcia's mistaken deportation. The conversation also delves into the implications of retaliatory firings and upcoming legal flashpoints, blending courtroom drama with political intrigue.
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Two-Tier Court Reality
- Lower courts have repeatedly blocked many of the administration's actions while the Supreme Court often allowed them to proceed on emergency stays.
- That split makes meaningful remedies much harder if challengers ultimately prevail.
DOJ Wins On Restructuring
- The DOJ has largely defended the administration successfully on workforce restructuring and funding changes.
- Many initial court setbacks did not prevent the administration from ultimately implementing its agenda.
Unprecedented Volume Of Lawsuits
- Lawsuits against this administration are far more numerous than typical, exceeding previous presidencies by a large margin.
- The volume reflects widespread legal challenges to what critics call executive overreach.