Legal AF by MeidasTouch Legal AF Full Episode - 11/26/2025
Nov 27, 2025
Lindsey Halligan's firing reveals deeper issues within the DOJ and the Trump Administration. Criminal contempt proceedings are reigniting, showcasing ongoing tensions. A new lawsuit aims to halt an investigation involving a Congress member, raising legal and ethical questions. The failure of a Georgia prosecution case highlights missteps by certain prosecutors. Amidst political turmoil, there's a focus on protecting the judiciary and the rule of law, with discussions on potential congressional oversight and the impact of public scrutiny.
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Legal Losses Signal Administrative Weakening
- The Trump administration shows early signs of collapse through legal losses and internal scandals.
- Michael Popok argues courts and repeated defeats reveal a weakening grip on power.
Statute Limits Interim U.S. Attorney Power
- Judge Curry found Lindsey Halligan was unlawfully appointed under the statute governing interim U.S. attorneys.
- Karen Friedman Agnifilo says that legal text forces district judges to fill vacancies after the 120-day interim expires.
Invalid Appointment Can Kill Retrial Options
- Dismissing indictments as void due to an invalidly appointed prosecutor can bar retrial via statutes of limitations.
- Popok urges defendants to move to dismiss with prejudice based on the expired SOL.