Lawfare Daily: The Trials of the Trump Administration, September 18
Summary
This episode examines the Kennedy Center’s closure and renaming disputes, the USIP’s fight against Trump’s name being carved into its facade, and the Supreme Court’s stay on a postal service rule. The panel also analyzes the "grand conspiracy" investigation’s narrowing scope, a 4th Circuit ruling on irregular prosecutor appointments, and the latest developments in the Epstein files litigation.
Topics discussed
Introduction and show overview
Kennedy Center closure and renaming dispute
Legal options and proposals for the Kennedy Center
Demolition threats and emergency court orders
USIP headquarters and Trump name controversy
Postal Service final rule and Supreme Court stay
DOJ investigation into John Brennan and grand jury status
4th Circuit case on irregularly appointed US Attorney
Epstein files litigation and DOJ redactions
First Amendment case: Threatening email to ICE official
Border search of cell phones and 4th Amendment
ICE agent charged in Minnesota and federal removal
New visa restrictions for foreign students and journalists
Third-country removal policy and diplomatic assurances
Federal workforce: FEMA cuts and political litmus tests
ICE at polling places and Posse Comitatus Act
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