Elizabeth Joh

Elizabeth Joh, a constitutional law professor, dives deep into the controversial use of the Alien Enemies Act during the Trump administration. She discusses the implications of mass deportations and the right to due process, weaving in personal stories that bring the legal complexities to life. The conversation also highlights ongoing legal battles and ethical dilemmas faced by affected individuals. Plus, Joh introduces an exciting new initiative to engage listeners with the Constitution, emphasizing its relevance in today’s political landscape.

On April 4th (that’s tomorrow as I record this) former President Trump is expected to be arraigned in a Manhattan court room. He was indicted by a New York grand jury last week but the exact charges against him remain unknown until he appears in court. On Thursday last week, Elizabeth Joh and I recorded an episode all about the Manhattan District Attorney’s investigation into Trump’s alleged hush money payments and the New York grand jury deliberations. About an hour after we finished that recording, the grand jury indictment was announced. All the reporting so far has indicated that the charges and circumstances around the alleged crimes conform to everything we discussed on March 30th last week, so I thought releasing this was still valuable even though it’s a developing story.

Elizabeth Joh, a law professor and co-host of What Trump Can Teach Us About Con Law, dives deep into the complex world of presidential libraries. She illuminates their role as dual monuments—celebrating accomplishments while concealing blemishes. The conversation ponders what a Trump presidential library might look like and how it could shape historical narratives. The discussion also touches on the U.S. Supreme Court's shadow docket and its implications for abortion rights, revealing crucial intersections between law, politics, and public perception.