Opening Arguments

Not in a Gang? That’s Actually a Common Indicator of Gang Membership

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Mar 21, 2025
The hosts dive into the paradox of gang membership indicators, revealing how not being part of one can ironically increase risks for youth. They offer playful yet incisive commentary on the Trump administration's impeachments and explore the complexities behind executive actions. A hilarious discussion about First Amendment rights for communicating with monkeys raises eyebrows while human rights abuses in immigration policies are brought to light. Throughout, humor intertwines with critical insights on civil liberties and judicial integrity.
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ANECDOTE

Autopen History and Controversy

  • Presidents have used auto pens for signatures, dating back to Thomas Jefferson.
  • A recent conspiracy theory falsely claimed Biden's pardons were invalid due to auto pen use.
INSIGHT

Alien Enemies Act in Peacetime

  • Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans is unprecedented in peacetime.
  • This act allows the president to detain and deport individuals deemed "alien enemies" without judicial review.
ANECDOTE

Defiance of Court Order

  • Judge James Boasberg ordered a halt to the deportations, but the Trump administration defied the order.
  • Two planes carrying deportees landed in El Salvador despite the court order.
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