Trevor Morrison

Trevor Morrison, a constitutional law professor and former counsel to President Obama, and Jack Goldsmith, a Harvard Law professor with experience in the Office of Legal Counsel, dive into the implications of the Supreme Court's recent birthright citizenship ruling. They discuss the shifting dynamics of presidential power, judicial checks, and the evolving role of the courts. The conversation explores how these legal developments may influence constitutional law education and the intricate balance of power within the U.S. legal framework.

Trevor Morrison, NYU Law professor and Dean Emeritus, dives deep into the complexities of presidential pardon power. He discusses whether a president can pardon himself and the legality of blanket pardons for unadjudicated crimes. The conversation also touches on historical precedents and the moral implications of such actions. Additionally, the implications of political accountability in the Justice Department are explored, especially in light of recent cases. Morrison's insights unravel the intricate balance of law and political realities.

Join Trevor Morrison, Dean Emeritus of NYU Law School and expert in constitutional law, as he discusses the limits of executive power. Trevor and Preet delve into the Trump administration's resistance to court orders regarding wrongful deportations. They explore a judge's decision against an executive order targeting a law firm, and a ruling deeming the use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations as unlawful. This conversation emphasizes the ongoing battle between judicial authority and presidential overreach.

Andrew Weissmann, Mary McCord, and Trevor Morrison discuss topics including damages in the case against Donald Trump, dangers of his inflammatory statements towards court staff, analysis of removal petitions in Georgia, the Department of Justice's stance on indicting sitting presidents, and legal proceedings against Trump.

Veteran prosecutors Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord, along with law professor Trevor Morrison, dissect the recent Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity. They discuss its implications for Trump, the January 6th case, and the presidency's constitutional authority. Dive into the legal intricacies, dissenting opinions, and warnings about executive power and democracy.