Chase Strangio, the ACLU’s Deputy Director for Transgender Justice, dives into the pressing threats to trans rights amidst rising authoritarianism under the Trump administration. He reflects on the legal complexities of military involvement in civil unrest and advocates for renewed activism. The conversation also navigates the implications of recent Supreme Court rulings affecting civil liberties, while a lively game about iconic breakups adds a fun twist, blending serious discourse with humor and pop culture.
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Legal Limits on Military Deployment
The president federalized the California National Guard and deployed Marines based on a statute typically used with governor consultation.
Legal questions arise about the limits of presidential power and federalism in using military forces domestically.
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Presidential Power vs Constitutional Check
Courts must balance presidential deference with constitutional limits in domestic military deployments.
The president's unchecked power risks monarchy-like authority.
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Governor's Role in National Guard Federalization
California contests that federalization orders must be issued through the state governor with meaningful consultation.
DOJ argues the governor's role is mere formality, challenging notions of states' rights.
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In 'Lawless: The Miseducation of America’s Elites,' Ilya Shapiro examines the transformation of higher education and legal education in the United States. He argues that prestigious law schools have been overtaken by radical student movements and biased faculty, leading to a decline in critical thinking, logical argumentation, and respect for opposing views. Shapiro draws from his personal experiences, including a controversial tweet that led to calls for his firing from Georgetown Law, to illustrate the institutional weaknesses and ideological capture of America’s law schools. The book warns that this trend has significant implications for the future of the legal profession, government, and society as a whole.
Wuthering Heights
Emily Brontë
Published in 1847, 'Wuthering Heights' is a novel that tells the story of the tumultuous relationship between Catherine Earnshaw and the foundling Heathcliff, whom her father brings home to Wuthering Heights. The narrative, framed by the visitor Lockwood and the housekeeper Nelly Dean, explores themes of love, revenge, and the cyclical nature of life. Heathcliff's bitter vengeance against those who wronged him drives the plot, which spans generations and delves into the dark, passionate, and often destructive aspects of human nature. The novel is renowned for its dramatic and poetic presentation, its unique structure, and its vivid depiction of the Yorkshire moors as a reflection of the characters' inner lives.
Melissa, Kate, and Leah can smell the fascism in the air as President Trump forces troops on California protesters. They discuss how he is (yet again) pushing the boundaries of authoritarianism, provide an update on the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case, and unpack another flurry of Supreme Court Opinions. Then, they talk trans rights with Chase Strangio, deputy director for transgender justice and staff attorney with the ACLU. Finally, a bit of fun with a game about iconic breakups–political and otherwise. This episode was recorded live from Sony Hall in New York City.
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