Amanda Tyler

Amanda Tyler, a law professor at UC Berkeley and author of "Habeas Corpus in Wartime," dives into the chilling discussion about the Trump administration's potential suspension of habeas corpus. She highlights this constitutional right's historic significance and its critical role in protecting individuals from unlawful detention. Tyler unpacks the legal precedents surrounding presidential authority, poses questions on judicial responses, and reflects on how such an action could reshape immigration laws and challenge our legal system.

Amanda Tyler, Shannon Cecil Turner Professor of Law at UC Berkeley, joins for a riveting discussion on the Supreme Court case United States v. Rahimi. She argues that Founding-era disarmament laws for loyalists serve as critical historical analogues relevant to contemporary debates over domestic violence and gun possession. Their conversation dives into the nature of loyalty in the Revolutionary Era, how it influences modern legal interpretations, and the implications for Second Amendment rights today, blending history with pressing legal issues.

Amanda Tyler, legal expert on Second Amendment rights and gun control measures, discusses the constitutionality of a federal law criminalizing firearm possession for individuals with domestic violence protective orders. They explore the historical analogs from the founding era and their significance for the Supreme Court's ruling. The podcast delves into the Second Amendment case currently before the Court, the laws disarming loyalists during the American Revolution, and the importance of loyalty and allegiance at that time. The discussion highlights the legal implications of disarming loyalists and its relevance to the gun control debate.