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Stay Tuned with Preet

The Federal Judiciary & Trump (with David Lat)

Mar 7, 2024
Discussion with David Lat on federal judiciary, Trump's trials, free speech controversies in law schools. Possible consequences of Trump DOJ round 2, SCOTUS decision on presidential immunity, AI chatbots testifying in court. Judicial bias, conflicts of interest, legal immunity in Alabama, free speech in law schools, AI regulation in legal field. Implications of Dobbs case on abortion rights in France.
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  • Judges' personalities and discretion impact trial outcomes.
  • Judges can be influenced by personal biases affecting rulings.

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Judge's Influence on Legal Cases

Judges play a crucial role in legal cases by making rulings on admissibility of evidence, scheduling, and handling trials. District judges have significant discretion over trial proceedings, affecting the outcome. Their personality, demeanor, and treatment of parties also impact the court environment, especially in front of juries.

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