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Ep 267 — DOJ Loves Nixon

Oct 2, 2026 · 1h 1m

Summary

This episode of Law and Chaos covers the DOJ’s 26th consecutive loss in its effort to seize state voter rolls and a federal judge’s dismissal of charges against Davy Hearn, citing President Trump’s political interference. The hosts also discuss a Ninth Circuit ruling that restored a U.S. Attorney fired by the administration, marking a new legal strategy against the "three hat dance" appointment tactics. Additionally, the show analyzes a DC Circuit oral argument in the JGG case, where judges pressed the government on its failure to comply with a temporary restraining order regarding immigrat…

Topics discussed

Sponsorship and show introduction Preview of upcoming episodes and topics Federal courts block DOJ from seizing state voter rolls Brief discussion on AI terminology AI video evidence deemed prejudicial in sentencing Lincoln Memorial vandalism case dismissed with prejudice Commentary on failed judicial nominations Sponsorship segments DOJ moves to exonerate Richard Nixon and Watergate figures The 'Three Hat Dance' and US Attorney appointment rules Judicial ethics complaint against DOJ officials Sponsorship segment DC Circuit oral argument: Judge Boasberg's plane order DC Circuit oral argument: Rule 42 and contempt investigation Predictions for Supreme Court appeal and closing remarks
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