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Lauren McFerrin, a former NLRB chair and legal analyst, discusses a Supreme Court ruling affecting independent agencies, questioning judicial integrity amid executive power. Leon Fresco, an immigration law expert, shares insights on the complex landscape of deportation cases and ICE's controversial strategies. Alex Ebert highlights the implications of geofence warrants on privacy rights, emphasizing recent court rulings. Together, they explore the evolving challenges at the intersection of law, immigration, and digital privacy.

Leon Fresco, an immigration law expert and former head of the Office of Immigration Litigation, joins Bloomberg Law correspondent Alex Wolf to tackle pressing immigration issues. They discuss the Trump administration’s emergency appeal to the Supreme Court and the latest ICE enforcement strategies, including a controversial student arrest. Fresco highlights the complexities of deportation cases and the implications for vulnerable populations, while Wolf provides insights into the ongoing legal battles surrounding Johnson & Johnson's talc litigation.

Jodie Ferise, a partner specializing in higher education law, tackles Trump's intensifying legal skirmish with Harvard University over educational policies and due process. Lauren McFerran, a former NLRB Chairman, discusses a pivotal Supreme Court ruling allowing Trump to dismiss independent board members, raising alarm about political influence on the NLRB's impartiality. They both delve into the broader implications of these developments for educational institutions and the independence of agency leadership.

Joining the conversation are Stephanie Barkley, a Georgetown Law Professor specializing in religious liberty, Eric Goldman from Santa Clara University Law, and Ann Joseph O'Connell, a Stanford Law expert on political appointments. They tackle the Supreme Court deadlock on religious charter school funding and its separation of church and state issues. The discussion also explores the legal battles against social media platforms linked to violent acts and the complexities surrounding interim appointments in the U.S. justice system, examining their implications for executive authority.

Join religious liberties expert Stephanie Barclay, Georgetown Law professor, as she discusses a key Supreme Court tie on a religious charter school case. Barbara McQuade, former U.S. attorney and Michigan Law professor, critiques the Trump administration's legal maneuvers against opponents. Ilya Somin, constitutional law expert at George Mason, navigates the complex landscape of nationwide injunctions versus class actions. Together, they unpack the implications these legal battles hold for justice and education in America.

Elliot Stein, a senior litigation analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, dives into the question of whether Trump can fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, unraveling the legal intricacies behind executive power. Senior correspondent Alex Ebert sheds light on geofence warrants, exploring their implications for privacy rights in the digital age. Immigration law expert Leon Fresco discusses the charges against a New Jersey Congresswoman related to an incident outside a detention facility, linking it to broader themes of accountability and legal definitions in immigration policy.

Eric Goldman, a law professor at Santa Clara University, tackles the lawsuits from Buffalo shooting victims' families against social media giants for spreading harmful content. He discusses the challenges of Section 230 and tech companies' liability for inciting violence. Anne Joseph O’Connell from Stanford Law School sheds light on the trend of temporary appointments in government, analyzing the implications for accountability and the federal vacancies system. Together, they unpack pressing legal issues rooted in our digital age and government practices.

Leon Fresco, a partner at Holland & Knight and immigration law expert, explores recent Supreme Court rulings affecting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and the complexities of deportation cases, particularly for Venezuelan immigrants. Harold Krent, a constitutional law professor at Chicago-Kent, discusses the nuanced issues surrounding the appointment of the U.S. Attorney for D.C. The conversation also teases a controversial idea for a reality show where immigrants compete for citizenship, raising eyebrows about the ridiculousness of it all.

Terence Ross, an intellectual property litigator at Katten Muchin Rosenman, dives into the intriguing copyright controversies surrounding Australian influencer Brooke Bellamy's cookbook. He discusses the claims of recipe copying that have ignited a firestorm in the baking community. The conversation explores the complex legal landscape of recipe rights, highlighting the challenges of copyright protection and the blurred lines between inspiration and plagiarism. Ross also sheds light on the financial ramifications of public disputes for influencers and their brands.

Legal experts Dave Ehrenberg, a former state attorney, Jonathan Adler, a constitutional law professor, and Terrence Ross, an intellectual property litigator, dive into the Menendez brothers' resentencing highlighting their expressions of remorse and the complex legal hurdles they face. They also discuss the foundational right of habeas corpus, echoing its significance through a recent Supreme Court ruling affecting detainees. Finally, the team tackles a culinary copyright controversy involving a popular cake recipe, underscoring the importance of recognizing creative contributions.