Ruth Marcus, a legal columnist for The New Yorker and former writer for The Washington Post, joins the conversation to tackle pressing issues. They discuss the constitutional crisis linked to mass deportation and the tension between judicial authority and executive power. The dialogue shifts to the evolving political landscape, highlighting emerging voter demographics and Trump's strategies, including his TikTok engagement. Geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning Ukraine, and the historical context of leadership decisions are also explored, making for a compelling and insightful discussion.
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Constitutional Crisis?
The Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport people raises constitutional questions.
Their defiance of court orders challenges the judiciary's authority.
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Defiance of the Court
Judge Boesberg, a respected judge, asked for a pause in deportations to review the legality.
The administration defied this, leading to a constitutional clash.
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Republican Conflict
The Republican party faces internal conflict between its support for a strong judiciary and Trump's authoritarian tendencies.
This conflict plays out in the current constitutional crisis.
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This week, John Dickerson and David Plotz are joined by Ruth Marcus to discuss the showdown over mass deportation and the government’s defiant response to court orders; a deep data dive by Ezra Klein and David Shor about why Trump won the 2024 election; and this week’s so-called “negotiation” call between Trump and Putin.
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