Maddow: Why the Constitution and the American spirit are against Trump's war on the free press
Summary
Rachel Maddow highlights Laura Bly’s daily solo protests and a massive 3,000-person rally defending the Kennedy Center against Trump’s takeover. The episode covers the shooting of a DoorDash driver in Austin, ICE abuses in Florida, and widespread protests across the US. Maddow also discusses the joint lawsuit filed by MS NOW, CNN, and Politico against the White House press ban, featuring legal expert Jamil Jaffer.
Topics discussed
Sponsors, book tour dates, and upcoming events
Laura's daily protest and the 3,000-person vigil at the Kennedy Center
Local vigilance and resistance to the Kennedy Center closure
ICE shooting of a DoorDash driver in Austin, Texas
Protests against ICE and Boston Dynamics in Chicago and Boston
Whistleblower images of ICE detention conditions in Florida
National protest movements and Trump's plummeting approval ratings
News organizations stand together after White House press ban
Legal precedents: Acosta case and the new joint lawsuit
Interview with Jamil Jaffer on First Amendment and due process
Live report from Austin on the aftermath of the Wilbur Perez shooting
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