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Trump on Trial: Analyzing Federal Cases Against a Former President with Kyle Cheney

Trump on Trial: Analyzing Federal Cases Against a Former President with Kyle Cheney

FromPassing Judgment


Trump on Trial: Analyzing Federal Cases Against a Former President with Kyle Cheney

FromPassing Judgment

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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Mar 18, 2024
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Podcast episode

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The latest episode of Passing Judgment dives into critical legal discussions surrounding charges against a former president, touching on both state and federal levels. Host Jessica Levinson, with guest Kyle Cheney from Politico, delve into the recent developments within the Georgia election interference case. Join us as we pass judgment on the rule of law, dissect the possible chaos this could sow in Congress, and interpret the maze of legal arguments presented in these monumental cases. Here are three key takeaways you don't want to miss:1️⃣ DC Interference Case and Supreme Court Decisions: There is significant attention on the potential chaos that could arise from the Supreme Court's unanimous decision that states do not have the authority to determine eligibility under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. The concern revolves around the question of whether any Congress should count the electoral votes of a candidate considered ineligible for the presidency, potentially leading to chaotic scenarios in Congress, particularly by January 2025.2️⃣ The Georgia Case and Racketeering Charges: The Georgia case involving the former president's alleged election interference continues to face challenges. Although Judge Scott McAfee dismissed six charges related to soliciting Georgia officials to violate their oath of office, the core racketeering charges remain intact. The discussion indicated that the prosecutor's office is currently mired in its own controversies, making it uncertain if they will appeal the ruling or refile the charges.3️⃣  Federal Case Developments in Georgia and Florida: The federal case in Florida about the unlawful retention of documents at Mar-a-Lago is being discussed in court with motions to dismiss based on the Espionage Act and the Presidential Records Act. Trump’s legal team argues for the motion to dismiss, claiming the statutes have not been used in this manner against a former president and raises the issue of whether Trump had fair notice of potential charges. However, the judge has not indicated any decision on the case schedule.Follow Our Host:On Threads: @LevinsonJessica
Released:
Mar 18, 2024
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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?