How Merrick Garland Appeased Trump - UNLOCKED

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How Merrick Garland Appeased Trump - UNLOCKED

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May 22, 2024

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Today we have Michael from the 5-4 podcast to talk about the big New York Times report on how Garland dithered on the Trump prosecution, plus the Texas immigration controversy, and the upcoming Chevron doctrine case. Enjoy!

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May 22, 2024

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