The Powers That Be: Daily
SCOTUS Anxieties & TikTok Bedfellows
Jul 4, 2024
Legal expert Eriq Gardner and Peter discuss the Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity and Hollywood's response to TikTok's crisis. They analyze the complexities of the ruling, potential executive orders effect on the Supreme Court, and Hollywood's reluctance towards intervening in the TikTok First Amendment case.
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- Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity raised concerns about over-prosecution and presidential powers.
- Hollywood's silence on TikTok's legal challenges questioned its stance on First Amendment cases and media industry implications.
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Supreme Court's Ruling on Presidential Immunity
The Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity was discussed in the episode, shedding light on the conservative stance and its implications. The ruling indicated limits on potential prosecutions of presidents, emphasizing concerns about over-prosecution rather than presidential actions. While the decision was not seen as a sweeping victory for Trump, it raised questions about future prosecutions and the scope of presidential powers.
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