Will Courts be a Check and Balance on Donald Trump?

Feb 10, 2025

Dahlia Lithwick, a senior editor at Slate and host of Amicus, is joined by Jamal Greene, a law professor at Columbia University and former deputy attorney general. They delve into how courts may challenge Trump’s executive orders, particularly on immigration and agency restructuring. Topics include the judiciary's role in upholding the rule of law, the impact of nationwide injunctions on executive power, and concerns about political influence within the Department of Justice. Their discussion raises vital questions about the limits of judicial authority and civil society's crucial role.