Tommy Berry

Tommy Berry, a scholar at the Cato Institute, dives into the Supreme Court's decision allowing a federal order for TikTok's potential ban in the U.S. He unpacks the implications for free speech on social media and critiques the court's reasoning with respect to intermediate scrutiny. The discussion raises important questions about the selective targeting of TikTok over other platforms and the underlying motivations tied to national security. Berry highlights the precarious balance between data privacy and free expression in the digital age.

Join legal experts Tommy Berry, director at the Cato Institute's Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies, and Jennifer Huddleston, a senior fellow tackling constitutional issues. They dive into the looming TikTok ban, exploring the First Amendment implications and data privacy concerns. The discussion highlights how potential restrictions could affect free speech and access to global content. With a deadline approaching, they also ponder on what Supreme Court intervention might mean for users and the legal landscape surrounding tech and foreign partnerships.

In this discussion, Tommy Berry, an expert on the Vacancies Act and editor at the Cato Institute, delves into the challenges of Senate confirmations for presidential nominees. He highlights past issues and the importance of congressional oversight in appointments. Berry also examines the Vacancies Act's implications, using Matthew Whitaker as a case study for acting officials. Additionally, he discusses how Senate authority serves as a check on executive power and provides insight into the historical context of recess appointments and their constitutional significance.

Jennifer Huddleston, a representative from Cato, and Tommy Berry, a team member, dive into the legal complexities surrounding TikTok's new divest-or-ban law. They discuss the federal court's review of First Amendment rights and how these legal challenges impact creators and users. From national security concerns to the implications for digital free speech, they illuminate how Supreme Court cases shape the legal landscape for tech platforms. This exploration highlights the crucial balance between regulation and personal freedoms in the digital age.

Legal expert Tommy Berry discusses the Supreme Court's decision to end Chevron deference, impacting federal agency interpretations of statutes. The podcast explores the implications, the Administrative Procedures Act, concerns about power concentration, and the need for closer collaboration between agencies and Congress.

Legal expert Tommy Berry discusses the case of Chiaverini v. City of Napoleon, Ohio, where police faced repercussions for using underhanded tactics in charging individuals. The podcast explores malicious prosecution, invalid charges under the Fourth Amendment, and the Supreme Court ruling that police cannot avoid liability by stacking charges.

Financial expert Jennifer Schulp and legal analyst Tommy Berry discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling on the unique funding structure of the CFPB. They explore challenges to the agency's authority, funding mechanisms governed by the Appropriations Clause, and the implications of originalism in the decision-making process. The debate around the CFPB's power dynamics with Congress and potential structural changes is also analyzed.

Tommy Berry discusses the issue of federal appointments without congressional confirmation wielding federal power. Topics include constitutional concerns, strategies for agency vacancies, risks of executive appointments without oversight, and challenges of legal actions against temporary appointments.

A US citizen challenges his placement on the No Fly List in a Supreme Court case. Legal battles over government coercion, individual rights, and government surveillance at airports are discussed. The Supreme Court rules against the feds trying to dismiss the case, highlighting the importance of government accountability and individual rights in court cases.

Exploring the Supreme Court's scrutiny of laws affecting internet platforms, including debates on user-generated content, free speech, terrorism speech, state laws, and content moderation rights. Hosted by David Insure, Jennifer Huddleston, and Tommy Berry.