Flags of Our Spouses
More than three years after the January 6, 2021 disastrous events, we remarkably are just now first learning of a complex series of events with profound ethical implications for Justice Alito. Like h...
22 Touko 20241h 18min
Trials, Pardons, and Elephants
Donald Trump’s New York trial - where a conviction would be federal pardon-proof - has proceeded apace. we are pleased to bring a report to you from the trial itself, introducing you to one of Profess...
15 Touko 20241h 51min
Immunity versus The Rule of Law
This week we continue with clips from the oral argument in the immunity case (Trump v. United States). Most of this week’s clips come from attorney Dreeben (representing the Special Counsel, and ther...
8 Touko 20241h 11min
Sense and Nonsense on Immunity
The nine Justices heard arguments on ex-president Trump’s attempt to claim a sweeping immunity from criminal liability and prosecution. We present clips from the argument and our commentary, includin...
1 Touko 20241h 20min
Don't Touch but Do Convict
As we close in on oral argument in the Trump v. United States case wherein Trump asserts some sort of permanent presidential immunity, we close out our preparatory analysis. Impeachment’s relationshi...
24 Huhti 20241h 21min
Crime Means Punishment
As oral argument in the Trump immunity case draws closer, we continue our discussion of presidential immunity from criminal prosecution. Do so-called “official acts” during a president’s tenure in off...
17 Huhti 20241h 25min
Immunity Therapy
Former President Trump is making an extraordinary claim to the Supreme Court: that he is immune from criminal prosecution for crimes he may have committed while president. The Court has agreed to hear...
10 Huhti 20241h 26min
No Standing Any Time
The Supreme Court heard the case on the legality of FDA regulation of Mifepristone. Issues of standing seemed to dominate, so Professor Amar treats us to a master class on standing - in this case, and...
3 Huhti 20241h 52min
