Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar

Join Adam Serwer, a Staff Writer at The Atlantic, Mark Joseph Stern from Slate Magazine, and Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar, former justice and now president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, as they dissect the growing tensions between the Trump administration and federal courts. They explore the implications of executive defiance on the rule of law and the potential for a constitutional crisis. The conversation also addresses the judiciary's struggle to maintain authority and the broader impact on democracy and civic engagement.

Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar, former justice on the California Supreme Court and president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, delves into the expansive use of presidential power during Trump's second term. He discusses how recent lethal strikes raise constitutional questions and the risks of escalating military action. Cuéllar emphasizes the importance of courts, federalism, and independent media as checks on power. He warns against state partisanship, highlights the dangers facing the U.S. innovation ecosystem, and advocates for AI governance that balances safety and innovation.