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Ali Vitali & AG Dana Nessel

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Apr 19, 2025
Join NBC News correspondent Ali Vitali, author of 'Electable,' and Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel as they dive into the state of democracy and the Democratic landscape. Vitali shares insights on how immigration policies are shaped and the political fallout surrounding Trump. Nessel discusses the critical role of state attorneys general in resisting federal overreach, emphasizing litigation's power. Together, they urge collective action among Democrats to counter rising authoritarianism and protect social services.
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ANECDOTE

Senator Van Hollen's Bold Move

  • Senator Chris Van Hollen personally flew to El Salvador to check on a wrongly deported person.
  • This act showed a rare fight for due process in the face of administration resistance.
INSIGHT

Fear Stalls Republican Action

  • Republicans fear Trump’s influence and are reluctant to confront him openly.
  • This fear contributes to legislative inaction amidst constitutional crises.
INSIGHT

Schedule F Threatens Federal Workers

  • Trump's Schedule F targets federal workers to remove civil protections.
  • This move aims to replace nonpartisan roles with political loyalists.
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