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Elliot Williams

CNN legal analyst. Served in the U.S. Department of Justice from 2013 to 2017.

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Apr 19, 2025 • 46min

U.S. Prepared To Recognize Russian Control Of Crimea

Elliot Williams, a CNN legal analyst and former deputy assistant attorney general, delves into pressing legal disputes surrounding immigration and the U.S.'s potential acknowledgment of Russian control over Crimea. He discusses the contentious deportation case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, highlighting the conflict between judiciary and executive powers. The conversation also touches on personal weight loss journeys and the limitations of new obesity medications, along with critical views on current political dynamics and their implications for U.S. foreign policy.
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Aug 25, 2025 • 12min

ICYMI: Why The FBI Searched John Bolton’s Home And Office

Elliot Williams, a CNN legal analyst and former Justice Department official, dives into the recent FBI search of John Bolton’s home and office. Bolton, once a national security advisor, has become a fierce critic of Trump. The conversation uncovers the motives behind investigating Bolton's handling of classified documents and the legal complexities involved. Williams discusses the potential politicization of the Justice Department and what this means for former officials navigating scrutiny in the current political climate.
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Jun 2, 2023 • 1h 2min

Ep 221: The Future of the Raspberry Pi, Sniffing a Toothbrush, Your Tactical Tool Threshold

Editors Elliot Williams and Tom Nardi discuss the 2023 Hackaday Prize and the future of single-board computers. They explore toothbrush NFC hacking, electric farm equipment, and a satellite that sniffs out methane. The hosts also speculate the origin of a mysterious sound and cover innovative projects like blink-detecting microcontrollers.
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Aug 25, 2025 • 36min

'If You Can Keep It': Trump Takes Aim At Mail-In Voting

Elliot Williams, a CNN legal analyst and former U.S. Department of Justice official, discusses President Trump's unsubstantiated claims about mail-in voting. He highlights that this voting method, used by nearly a third of Americans, is under attack despite no evidence of fraud. Williams explains how Trump's campaign strategy extends to altering U.S. electoral processes, raising critical questions about democratic integrity. Their conversation dives into the implications for fair elections and the broader ramifications for democracy.
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Aug 5, 2025 • 37min

'If You Can Keep It': "Alligator Alcatraz" And Due Process

Elliot Williams, a CNN legal analyst and former federal prosecutor, joins Eunice Cho, Senior Counsel at the ACLU, Magdalena Cupris, an attorney for detainees, and Senator Chevron Jones to discuss the notorious 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center. They dive into the alarming conditions, such as overcrowded cells and the lack of legal representation for detainees. The conversation uncovers vital issues around due process and the challenges posed by rapid deportations, revealing the urgent need for reform in immigration policies and detainee rights.

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