Bloomberg Law

Bloomberg legal reporter Madlin Mekelburg dives into the high-stakes case of Tyler Robinson, who faces charges for the shooting of activist Charlie Kirk, including the implications of seeking the death penalty. Retired judges Andre Davis and Paul Michel highlight the alarming rise in threats against judges and the urgent need for judicial independence. Heather Whiteman Runs Him discusses the Western Apache's struggle to protect sacred lands at Oak Flat from mining, emphasizing tribal religious rights and recent legal strategies for preservation.

Retired federal judges Andre Davis, formerly of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and Paul Michel, formerly of the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, discuss the growing threats against federal judges and the attack on the Constitution. Bloomberg legal reporter Madlin Mekelburg, discusses the case against Tyler Robinson for the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jennifer Novak, an environmental attorney from California, dives into the EPA's decision to stop requiring large polluters to report their greenhouse gas emissions. Meanwhile, Heather Whiteman Runs Him, director of the Tribal Justice Clinic, sheds light on the legal battles surrounding Apache tribes and the threatened sacred site of Oak Flat. They discuss the implications of the land exchange, the intersection of religious rights and environmental issues, and the ongoing court struggles that highlight the unequal treatment faced by Indigenous communities.

June Grasso discusses the top law stories of the week with legal experts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Elora Mukherjee, the director of Columbia Law School’s Immigrants’ Rights Clinic, discusses the Supreme Court decision on immigration stops and representing families in ICE detention. David Townsend, a partner in Dorsey & Whitney’s International Trade Group, discusses the Supreme Court agreeing to review President Trump’s tariffs on an expedited basis. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elliott Stein, Bloomberg Intelligence senior litigation analyst, discusses President Trump appealing a court order blocking him from firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Constitutional law professor Eric Segall of the Georgia State University, discusses how the Roberts court has changed the law over the past two decades. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Harris, a professor at the University of Pittsburgh Law School and an expert in racial profiling, discusses the Supreme Court lifting the restrictions on immigrations stops in Los Angeles.  Laura Davison, Washington Deputy Bureau Chief, discusses the latest on the Jeffrey Epstein files.  June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join constitutional law expert Harold Krent, former federal prosecutor Robert Mintz, and Bloomberg legal reporter Erik Larson as they unpack significant legal developments. They delve into Chief Justice Roberts' ruling enabling Trump to fire a key FTC member. Mintz shares insights on the challenges surrounding grand jury indictments in D.C., while Larson discusses the appeals court's decision to uphold an $83 million defamation verdict against Trump. It's a captivating exploration of law, power, and current controversies!

June Grasso talks to legal experts about the top law stories of the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Immigration law expert Leon Fresco, a partner at Holland & Knight, discusses an appeals court blocking Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members. Judiciary expert Carl Tobias, a professor at the University of Richmond Law School, discusses Trump saying he’ll sue over the Senate’s blue slip tradition. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.