Ryan Goodman

Ryan Goodman, a legal scholar at NYU and former special counsel in the Defense Department, joins Cooper Quintin, a tech expert at the EFF, to dissect the SignalGate controversy. They explore the implications of a leaked military chat involving top officials and a reporter. The discussion highlights user errors in secure messaging, the potential legal ramifications, and a comparison with past national security scandals. They also address the unsettling use of language and emojis in military communications, revealing deeper issues behind the trivialization of serious matters.

Joined by Ryan Goodman, a law professor at NYU, Thomas Dupree, former Deputy Assistant Attorney General, and Peter Zeidenberg, a former federal prosecutor, the conversation dives into the dropping of criminal charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams by Trump's DOJ. They discuss the resignations of federal prosecutors and the concerns over politicization within the Justice Department. The guests explore the implications of these actions for the rule of law, drawing parallels to historical crises and questioning the integrity of legal decisions in the current political landscape.

Ryan Goodman, a legal expert and friend from Just Security, joins Sam Stein to dissect a crucial Supreme Court ruling affecting Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act. They delve into its implications for Venezuelan migrants and due process rights, highlighting the court's unanimous stance on habeas corpus. The duo also discusses the legal intricacies surrounding deportations, the accountability of past actions, and the controversial MS-13 case that underscores the importance of evidence in judicial proceedings. Get ready for a deep dive into constitutional rights!