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Clark Neily, Senior Vice President for Legal Studies at the Cato Institute, delves into the ramifications of Trump's potential influence over federal law enforcement. He discusses Trump's threats to prosecute rivals and what that means for the future of the Justice Department. Neily emphasizes the need for reform in federal prosecution, accountability for prosecutors, and the judiciary's impact on justice. He raises concerns about the weaponization of the criminal justice system in this politically charged environment, underscoring vital issues in law and governance.

This week, NCC President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen moderated a panel live from the Aspen Ideas Festival featuring three of America’s leading legal scholars: former deputy solicitor general and Georgetown Law Professor Neal Katyal, Stanford Law Professor Pam Karlan, and Clark Neily of the Cato Institute. During the program, they discussed the major decisions from the Supreme Court’s most recent term, including Allen v. Milligan, in which the Court upheld Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act; Moore v Harper, where the Court rejected the independent state legislature theory; Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, in which the Court struck down affirmative action programs in higher education as violating equal protection; and more. Resources: Aspen Ideas Festival 2023: Supreme Court Review Moore v. Harper (2023) Allen v. Milligan (2023) Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard (2023) Questions or comments about the show? Email us at podcast@constitutioncenter.org.  Continue today’s conversation on Facebook and Twitter using @ConstitutionCtr.  Sign up to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate, at bit.ly/constitutionweekly.  You can find transcripts for each episode on the podcast pages in our Media Library. 

Legal expert Clark Neily from Cato Institute discusses the criminal prosecution of Donald Trump on falsifying business records. Topics include charge stacking in the criminal justice system, Trump's case appeal, and the decline in prosecutors' courtroom experience.

Legal expert Clark Neily discusses the debate around immunity for former presidents, focusing on Trump's case before the Supreme Court. Topics include broad presidential immunity in criminal cases, the balance between accountability and immunity, and the implications for future presidencies.

Legal expert Clark Neily discusses Hunter Biden's gun permit conviction, Second Amendment rights, and the War on Drugs. The podcast explores the appeal potential, the ambiguity of controlled substance laws, Hunter's criminal activities, and the fairness of the justice system.

Clark Neily discusses the indictment of former president Trump and his co-defendants in Georgia for allegedly attempting to subvert the will of Georgia voters in the 2020 election. They explore Trump's defense, disappointment in senators, the issue of cameras in courtrooms, and the complexities of the indictment process.

Clark Neily, Senior Vice President for Legal Studies at the Cato Institute and an expert on the presidential pardon power, dives into the recent abuses of this constitutional authority. He discusses the implications of blanket pardons by Presidents Biden and Trump, emphasizing the delicate balance of justice and power. Neily examines the controversial pardons related to the January 6th Capitol attack, raising critical questions about accountability and the integrity of the process. He concludes with a call for reforms to protect against potential misuse.

Legal expert Clark Neily from Cato Institute discusses the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity, exploring concerns about potential abuse of power under the guise of national security, tensions in testimonies of presidential advice, and the diverse reactions to a recent Supreme Court opinion on Trump's immunity.

Legal expert Clark Neily discusses the potential implications of the Supreme Court's Rahimi decision on gun ownership in the United States. Topics include the evolving framework for assessing restrictions on private gun ownership, federal laws regarding domestic violence restraining orders, state court restrictions on Second Amendment rights, unanswered questions post Supreme Court decision, and the Supreme Court's approach to federal drug laws affecting Second Amendment rights.