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This podcast explores Trump's claims of absolute immunity, his potential disqualification from running for president again, and the Supreme Court's involvement. It delves into the debate over section three of the 14th Amendment and the implications for future presidents. The podcast also discusses state laws, the distinction between holding and seeking office, and the potential consequences of removing candidates from election ballots.

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In this special episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Joyce Vance interviews Rachel Barkow, while Preet is out. Barkow, who recently became a CAFE contributor, is a professor at NYU Law School and author of Prisoners of Politics: Breaking the Cycle of Mass Incarceration. She also served on the U.S. Sentencing Commission from 2013 to 2019.In the interview, Barkow discusses consequential administrative law cases before the Supreme Court:– Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, which asks the justices to overturn the long-standing Chevron doctrine that says courts should defer to federal agencies’ interpretation of ambiguous laws; – CFPB v. Community Financial Services Association of America, which could invalidate the funding structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; and– SEC v. Jarkesy, which asks whether SEC enforcement actions are consistent with the 7th Amendment’s right to a jury trial.Preet will be back next week.We hope you’re finding CAFE Insider informative. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Joyce. Give the gift of CAFE Insider: cafe.com/giftShownotes & transcript can be found at CAFE.com.This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network.

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Rachel Barkow is the Charles Seligson Professor of Law at NYU School of Law, where she focuses on issues of criminal justice and prison reform. For a transcript of Rachel’s note, as well as the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.

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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet asks Harvard History Professor Jill Lepore about her aversion to the massively popular film Barbie. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at letters@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.For references & supplemental materials, head to: cafe.com/stay-tuned-bonus/stay-tuned-bonus-12-21-jill-lepore/

Joyce Vance is a former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, a professor at the University of Alabama Law School, and an MSNBC legal analyst.Notes from Joyce are exclusive to the CAFE Insider membership. For the text of this note, along with the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE's website.

Discussion on the ongoing impeachment effort against Joe Biden and the lack of evidence behind it. The hosts analyze the recent Supreme Court case involving the abortion drug Mifepristone. They also delve into the implications of a statute on obstruction for criminal defendants like Donald Trump. The interpretation of a statute section related to impeding official proceedings is debated, raising concerns about its broadness and lack of clarity. The defense rejects helpful information and doubts are expressed about Rudy Giuliani's ability to pay a $148 million verdict. The pending Georgia action against Mark Meadows and Jeff Clark is discussed, highlighting the implications of a recent ruling. The impact of remaining or leaving a position on federal court removal is explored, and the hosts wish the listeners happy holidays.

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