
 Slate News Amicus | The New Constitutional (dis)Order
 Jan 18, 2025 
 Pamela Karlan, a constitutional law expert and professor at Stanford, and Mark Joseph Stern, a Slate senior writer focused on legal analysis, dive into the changing legal landscape under a new presidency. They discuss the implications of Donald Trump's second inauguration, unpack Jack Smith's findings regarding January 6, and examine the critical nuances of insurrection charges. The conversation also touches on reproductive rights, the upcoming Senate hearings, and the complex issues surrounding the TikTok ban, reflecting on the broader impact on individual rights and political integrity. 
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 Intro 
 00:00 • 4min 
 Prosecution Politics: Navigating Accountability 
 04:30 • 9min 
 Reproductive Rights Under Threat and Business Innovation 
 13:23 • 3min 
 Senate Hearings and Political Integrity 
 16:01 • 26min 
 Political Engagement vs. Community Action 
 42:17 • 10min 
 TikTok Ban: Legal Conundrums and Judicial Humility 
 52:37 • 7min 





