Bloomberg Law

David Bier, an immigration policy analyst at the Cato Institute, dives into recent judicial setbacks for the Trump administration’s immigration agenda. He explains a significant ruling that prevents asylum seekers from being forced to wait in Mexico, highlighting the legal hurdles faced by the government's policies. Bier discusses the broader implications of these judicial challenges and the historical context of U.S. asylum laws. His insights reveal the tension between immigration enforcement and individual rights amidst the ongoing political debate.

Preet Bharara, the former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, was once dubbed, the "Sheriff of Wall Street." He talks about his tenure at the helm of one of the country’s most independent federal prosecutor’s offices and his book "Doing Justice: A Prosecutor’s Thoughts on Crime, Punishment, and the Rule of Law." He speaks to Bloomberg’s June Grasso.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steven Vladeck, a professor at the University of Texas School of Law, discusses a rare public debate among some of the Supreme Court justices over how the death penalty is carried out, a dispute that resulted in a 5-4 decision along ideological lines. He speaks to Bloomberg’s June Grasso.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wayne State University Law School Professor Peter Henning discusses the battle between the Securities and Exchange Commission and Tesla CEO Elon Musk over his tweets.  The SEC claims Musk violated an October settlement with a February post on Twitter and wanted him found in contempt of court. The judge in the case kicked the conflict back to the two parties to work out their differences. He speaks with Bloomberg’s June Grasso.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leon Fresco, former Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Immigration Litigation at the Department of Justice discusses President Trump’s renewed threat to close the U.S. border with Mexico. He speaks with Bloomberg’s June Grasso.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rajat Gupta, a former chief executive of McKinsey and a Goldman Sachs board member, says that he was wrongfully convicted of insider trading and that his two years in prison were a miscarriage of justice. He speaks to Bloomberg’s June Grasso about his experiences and his book, "Rajat Gupta: Mind Without Fear."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steven Vladeck, a professor at the University of Texas School of Law, discusses the Supreme Court’s conservative justices expressing doubts about a precedent that business groups and the Trump administration say gives federal agencies too much power to change regulations. He speaks to Bloomberg’s June Grasso.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cornell University Law School Professor Robert Hockett discusses Bayer’s Bayer decision to keep defending its weedkiller Roundup after losing a second trial over claims it causes cancer. He speaks with Bloomberg’s June Grasso.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington and Lee School of Law Professor Timothy Jost speaks about the Trump administration’s decision to file a brief saying the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional. Democrats warn the repeal of Obamacare in its entirely would risk making more than 20 million people uninsured. He speaks with Bloomberg’s June Grasso.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Stohr, Bloomberg News Supreme Court reporter, discusses today’s Supreme Court arguments over partisan gerrymandering and conservative justices questioning whether judges should be able to toss out politically gerrymandered voting districts. He speaks to Bloomberg’s June Grasso.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.