Deborah Pearlstein

Deborah Pearlstein, a legal expert from Princeton University, dives into the spectacle of Donald Trump's executive orders on his inauguration day. She explores whether these actions were truly about governance or just performance. The conversation covers the legal intricacies surrounding issues like the TikTok ban and environmental policies under new leadership. Pearlstein also discusses the unpredictable relationship between Trump's administration and a conservative Supreme Court, raising questions about birthright citizenship and executive power.

Legal experts Harold Koh, Deborah Pearlstein, and Matthew Waxman discuss Trump v. United States and the National Security Constitution, exploring implications of executive power, presidential immunity, checks and balances, and calls for structural reforms to strengthen Congress in national security matters.

In this engaging discussion, senior legal affairs reporter Josh Gerstein and Deborah Pearlstein, Director of the Princeton University Program in Law and Public Policy, delve into Trump's aggressive tactics against major law firms. They unpack the motivations behind his confrontations and the chilling effect these actions have on legal representation. The conversation also touches on the constitutionality of executive orders and explores the ethical dilemmas lawyers face amid political pressures. Their insights illuminate the precarious balance between law, ethics, and democracy.