

Trump Targets Transgender Rights & Changes at SEC
Feb 14, 2025
David Cole, a Georgetown Law professor and former ACLU leader, delves into President Trump's executive orders impacting transgender rights, discussing ongoing legal battles framed as discriminatory. Robert Heim, a securities attorney, shares insights on SEC changes under Trump, such as the shift toward clearer cryptocurrency regulations and the impact on morale. They also touch on the troubling dissolution of diversity programs and the implications of halted enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, highlighting issues of ethics and governance.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Targeted Orders: Legal Battles for Transgender Rights
01:47 • 14min
Political Tactics and Legal Responses to Transgender Rights
15:26 • 3min
Shifting Regulatory Landscape for Cryptocurrency
18:26 • 10min
Impact of Policy Changes on SEC's Mission and Morale
28:17 • 3min
Challenges to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
30:57 • 5min
Implications of the CFPB Shutdown and Presidential Authority
35:43 • 4min