Serious Trouble

Delve into the tensions surrounding the National Guard's role in federal law enforcement and the constitutional constraints at play. Explore the Supreme Court’s controversial ruling affecting immigration deportations and the precarious situation for vulnerable detainees. Unpack the heated nomination issues of a former DOJ official amidst misconduct allegations. Plus, examine the influence of presidential dynamics on judicial retirements and the murky waters of executive privilege across administrations.

This week dives into the tangled legal drama surrounding the California National Guard in Los Angeles, stirring discussions on presidential power. We hear about a federal judge blocking a controversial NIH grant cancellation linked to DEI policies. Mike Lindell spins a defamation loss into a win, while Avenatti gets a minor sentence reduction. The Proud Boys face legal trouble with a felon as their lawyer, and juror bias allegations pop up in the P. Diddy trial. Plus, a hilarious detour into the intriguing world of the Real Housewives!

The podcast dives into Governor Gavin Newsom's legal battle against Donald Trump's National Guard activation in California. It also touches on union leader David Huerta's charges over civil disobedience during protests. The hosts discuss significant legal implications of Trump's global tariffs and recent appeals court rulings. They explore a civil rights case against an Oakland coffee shop accused of discrimination, raising complex questions about political discourse intertwining with the law. Celebrity connections and the dynamics of federal intervention add an intriguing layer to the discussion.

In the ongoing defamation trial of Mike Lindell, who accused Dominion Voting Systems employee Eric Coomer of personally conspiring to steal the 2020 election from Donald Trump, Lindell isn't bothering to argue that his claims were true. Instead he's saying he believed them at the time he said them. Is that a good defense?Plus: a federal appellate decision upholding an injunction against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's efforts to harass the pressure group Media Matters for America over its campaign against Elon Musk, an unsuccessful lawsuit against the University of Pennsylvania claiming the school fostered an anti-semitic environment, the Trump administration's odd dealings with the Harvard Law Review, and a look at a couple of articles about the ongoing fallout from the decisions by major law firms to settle with the Trump administration over its transparently illegal executive orders against them. We also have updates on ongoing litigation over Trump's tariffs, and a look at the seven-year sentence for 87-year-old disgraced lawyer Tom Girardi.Visit serioustrouble.show to find a transcript and sign up for our newsletter. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.serioustrouble.show/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.serioustrouble.showThis week’s show is heavy on economic policy. Yay! We discuss a ruling from the U.S. Court of International Trade that many of Trump’s beloved tariffs are illegal and then, a strange shadow-docket order in U.S. v. Wilcox, a case about the National Labor Relations Board that raises a key economic question: Does that mean the president can fire the entire Federal Reserve Board, too?For paying subscribers: an update on the administration’s dealings with Big Law, updates about the Mahmoud Khalil and Kseniia Petrova cases, the Francesca Gino saga, and about Trevor Kirk, the LA County Sheriff’s deputy convicted of using excessive force who the Trump administration is trying to keep out of prison.Upgrade your subscription at serioustrouble.show!

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.serioustrouble.showThis week, we look at the indictment of Judge Hannah Dugan and the end of Ed Martin's reign at the US Attorney's office for the District of Columbia. For paying subscribers, we have an update on family business at the Sean Combs trial, where James Comey's daughter Maurene is facing off against Mark Geragos's daughter Teny. We have updates about new rulings about the Alien Enemies Act, about Marco Rubio's efforts to personally revoke the visas of students who annoy the administration, and about the frog embryos case. To get the full episode, go to http://www.serioustrouble.show and become a member. Thank you!

This week on the show: Jury selection for Sean Combs' eight-week RICO trial, which is moving along very quickly for for a complex federal criminal case.Plus: a ruling in the Alien Enemies Act cases, a ruling that gets at the heart of the policy question: whether there is an “invasion” or “predatory incursion” that triggers presidential powers under the law in the first place. It's a strange one.Another long-running case where ICE contends it doesn’t matter that it violated a court order about how to remove a person due for deportation, since he’d still be removable even if they did everything right.Long-Suffering Federal Judge Beryl Howell takes a shot at the many firms that chose to settle with the Trump administration instead of fighting. Meanwhile, the firms that settled have been insisting that they agreed to very little, and we may be about to get some information about how true that is.Visit serioustrouble.show to sign up for our newsletter and find a transcript of this episode. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.serioustrouble.show/subscribe

Dive into the complex world of immigration law where a judge's arrest and controversial gang membership designations spark intense debate. Discover the legal obstacles faced during the Trump administration, revealing flaws in evidence and civil liberty concerns. The mishaps of filing internal deliberations publicly serve as a cautionary tale. Get insights on George Santos's potential prison time and the reasons behind Sarah Palin's legal setbacks against The New York Times. Prepare for a rollercoaster of legal intrigue and unexpected twists!

Harvard is pushing back against the Trump administration's attempts to impose federal control, raising questions about academic freedom. The Supreme Court recently challenged the government on deportation orders linked to the Alien Enemies Act. Tensions between the press and administration are highlighted as the Associated Press faces exclusion from press pools. Additionally, legal battles around high-profile defamation and bribery cases reveal complexities in accountability and the justice process, painting a vivid picture of today’s legal landscape.

The Supreme Court's involvement in Trump’s executive orders is heating up. Detainees are entitled to due process, but must navigate habeas corpus petitions. The complexities of the Alien Enemies Act expose tensions between deportation rights and government enforcement. A case raises alarms about free speech, as the federal government tries to revoke green cards based on political expression. Additionally, the podcast dives into media access issues and high-stakes mediation dynamics, revealing the intricate dance between law, politics, and individual rights.