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Tommy Berry

Scholar at the Cato Institute, providing analysis on legal issues and free speech.

Top 10 podcasts with Tommy Berry

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Jan 17, 2025 • 13min

Supreme Court Allows TikTok Divest-or-Ban Order to Proceed

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.
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Jan 16, 2025 • 16min

Tiktok Users Await Looming US Ban; SCOTUS May Intervene

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.
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Nov 20, 2024 • 12min

Trump Nominees Need Senate Appraisal, not Senate Abdication

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.
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Sep 18, 2024 • 12min

TikTok Divest-or-Ban Law Goes to Court

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.
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Jul 2, 2024 • 15min

Supreme Court Ends Chevron Deference

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.
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Jun 26, 2024 • 7min

Police Lies, Malicious Prosecution, and Chiaverini v. City of Napoleon, Ohio

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.
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Jun 19, 2024 • 15min

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Community Financial Services Association of America

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.
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Apr 22, 2024 • 12min

Wielding Federal Power with Accountability to Congress

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.
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Mar 22, 2024 • 12min

SCOTUS Tells Feds They Can't Wish Away Certain Cases

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.
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Feb 29, 2024 • 16min

SCOTUS Hears the NetChoice 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.