Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts A Lawyer’s Guide to Not Caving to the President
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Apr 12, 2025 Jesse Weber, managing partner at Brown Goldstein and Levy, is a litigator focused on securing equal access for people with disabilities. In this discussion, she dives into the implications of the Supreme Court's ruling on Gilmar Abrego Garcia's wrongful deportation and its relationship with executive power. Jesse also addresses the ethical dilemmas law firms face under political pressure, emphasizing the critical role of integrity in law and the necessity for attorneys to engage in pro bono work to champion social justice.
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Autocratic Creep
- The Supreme Court's attempts to avoid conflict with the Trump administration may be futile.
- Trump's buyout of Big Law is a slow-rolling crisis for American democracy.
Supreme Court's Ruling
- The Supreme Court ordered the Trump administration to facilitate Abrego Garcia's return from El Salvador.
- This was a mixed decision, acknowledging limits on the court's power over the executive branch.
Wrongful Deportation
- Abrego-Garcia was wrongfully deported despite a court order protecting him.
- The Trump administration claimed it had no obligation to return him.
