Bonus: Catch Me If You Can
Summary
Medea Denny joins Amicus Plus to discuss the Trump administration’s efforts to block mail-in ballot protections and defy court orders. The episode covers a whistleblower’s allegations of USPS violations and the resulting legal battles over preliminary injunctions. Denny also analyzes Supreme Court justices’ desire to keep their records secret, linking this opacity to broader concerns about judicial accountability and democratic erosion.
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest Medea Denny
Trump administration's emergency stay request on mail-in ballots
Preliminary injunction hearing and concerns over court order violations
USPS whistleblower report and potential legal consequences
Judge Talwani's ruling and the 'catch me if you can' legal strategy
Supreme Court justices' secrecy and lack of accountability
Historical context of circuit riding and judicial transparency
Conclusion and show credits
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