PBS News Hour - Full Show November 13, 2025 – PBS News Hour full episode
Nov 14, 2025
Richard Jones, Sheriff of Butler County, Ohio, discusses his county's 287(g) immigration enforcement partnership with ICE, defending the approach amidst political pushback. He highlights deportation levels across administrations and the financial benefits for his county. Frank Rosenblatt, a retired U.S. Army lawyer, shares insights from the Orders Project, addressing military personnel's need for independent legal advice and the concerns about moral injury during domestic deployments. Both guests explore pressing legal and ethical challenges in their fields.
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Appointment Could Void High-Profile Cases
- The appointment challenge could nullify prosecutions if the U.S. attorney was not lawfully appointed.
- Judge Curry's ruling on Halligan's appointment may lead to dismissal and an appeal up to the Supreme Court.
Presidential Rhetoric Becomes Legal Evidence
- President Trump's public statements are admissible evidence about prosecutorial motivation.
- Those statements can strongly support claims of selective or vindictive prosecution.
DOJ Independence And Capacity At Risk
- The Department of Justice's independence is strained by political pressure and staff departures.
- A significant loss of experienced prosecutors raises public safety and national security concerns.
