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Al Franken: Dahlia Lithwick on the Courts vs. Trump
As Donald Trump and his administration continue their attacks on our democracy, one American institution has placed boundaries on his power: The Courts.
We're joined by Dahlia Lithwick, award-winning journalist, author, and host of the Amicus podcast. Dahlia looks at the judicial pushback against the Trump administration, as the Courts have stood up to Trump's policies on birthright citizenship and deportation. We also discuss Trump’s targeting of law firms.
The Supreme Court notably ruled 9-0 that the administration must facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from El Salvador, which it has ignored. Is this the Constitutional crisis we've been anticipating? Will Trump pay a price for ignoring The Supreme Court?
Plus, Dahlia breaks down why a fetal personhood bill will inevitably be brought before The Supreme Court. - 05/11/2025.
Listen to Dahlia's Amicus podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amicus-with-dahlia-lithwick-law-justice-and-the-courts/id928790786
Read Dahlia in Slate: https://slate.com/author/dahlia-lithwick