Cliff Sloan, author of The Court At War: FDR, His Justices, & The World They Made, joins Kate and Melissa to discuss the Supreme Court during WWII, the relationship between sitting justices and the government, and the complex political story of FDR's choice for running mate. They also explore Texas' lawsuit against the United States at the border, highlighting the legal arguments and implications for states' resistance to federal power.

In this discussion, Gregory Garre, former U.S. Solicitor General, provides insights on San Francisco's legal battle against the EPA over vague sewage regulations. Kevin Tobia and Cliff Sloan highlight the intricate legal challenges surrounding ghost gun kits and their classification under existing laws. They also tackle the Supreme Court's role in shaping gun control interpretations. The conversation further dives into a compelling death penalty case in Oklahoma, spotlighting prosecutorial misconduct and the push for justice from an unexpected ally.

Guest Cliff Sloan, a professor at Georgetown Law Center and former Special Envoy for Guantanamo Closure, discusses the Supreme Court's decisions during World War II and their impact on civil rights. They explore the personal bonds between the justices and FDR, as well as the internal deliberations in notorious cases like Korematsu and Quirin. The podcast also dives into Roosevelt's role in Japanese internment, war-time violations of the Constitution, and the Guantanamo Bay decisions.