Elliot Williams

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.

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.

Elliot Williams, former deputy assistant attorney general and CNN legal analyst, joins Jonah Goldberg for a lively discussion. They dive into the implications of the Comey indictment and whether current political conflicts are reshaping party identities. Elliot highlights legal limits on domestic military use and how Congress has ceded oversight powers. They also examine the tension between justiciability and presidential actions, advocating for a pluralistic approach to counteract cultural monocultures on both sides of the aisle.

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.

Elliot Williams, a CNN legal analyst and former Deputy Assistant Attorney General, joins Mary McCord, a national security expert from Georgetown, and Kate Shaw, law professor and Supreme Court contributor. They dive into the multitude of lawsuits challenging Trump's controversial policies, including immigration issues and executive overreach. The discussion spans the implications for checks and balances, the contentious birthright citizenship debate, and the evolving role of the Supreme Court in shaping legal standards during tumultuous times.