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Presidential Immunity: Unpacking the  Implications with Lawrence Hurley

Presidential Immunity: Unpacking the Implications with Lawrence Hurley

FromPassing Judgment


Presidential Immunity: Unpacking the Implications with Lawrence Hurley

FromPassing Judgment

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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Feb 16, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this week's gripping episode of "Passing Judgment," host Jessica Levinson and esteemed guest, Lawrence Hurley of NBC News, unpack the complexities of Trump's request for immunity and the potential consequences for our legal system. Join them as they dive into the mechanics of our judicial system, and the razor's edge upon which current events balance. ⚖️ Here are three key takeaways you don't want to miss:1️⃣ Supreme Court Decisions: How upcoming Supreme Court rulings could reshape the election landscape and set precedents on presidential immunity.2️⃣ Separation of Powers: The implications of the DC Circuit's stance against absolute immunity and what it means for the checks and balances of our system.3️⃣ Legal Uncertainty and Timeline: The potential paths the Trump-related cases might take and the associated uncertainties that could affect the trial and election timelines.Follow Our Host:On Threads: @LevinsonJessicaFollow Our Guest:On Threads: @LawrenceHurley
Released:
Feb 16, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Is the constitution in crisis? This podcast is for people who are curious about politics and the law and how the biggest political and legal issues of the moment affect you. Pull up a chair and join host Jessica Levinson, a professor at LMU’s Loyola Law School, and a rotating cast of experts. Jessica will be joined by journalists, politicians, political scientists, lawyers, and many others. Listen to Jessica and her guests for a wry, and sometimes irreverent take on the most pressing issues of our time. What are the laws of our democracy? How are they changing? And what does that mean for your daily life?