Lawyer 2 Lawyer

On November 3rd, 2026, the people of the States got out the vote and made their voices heard in the midterm elections, resulting in Democrats taking control of both the House & the Senate. Stepping out of these historic wins, there are many issues that are on the horizon when the new Congress takes office in January of 2027. One is the controversial Iran War. So what’s next? In this episode, Craig joins Claire Finkelstein, a Professor of National Security Law and faculty director of the Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law (CERL) at the University of Pennsylvania. Craig & Claire spotlight the new Congress & the Iran War, and discuss Operation Epic Fury, the War Powers Resolution, the power of the purse, and future Congressional hearings following the midterm elections. Mentioned in this Episode: Democrats fumbled the Hegseth impeachment. That could be a blessing in disguise by Claire Finkelstein

A battle over the banning of AR-15 style rifles will soon present itself before the High Court. In Viramontes v. Cook County, a Second Amendment challenge was brought by Cutberto Viramontes and other plaintiffs to Cook County’s ban on AR-15-style rifles and similar semiautomatic firearms. The Supreme Court will consider whether the Second Amendment protects the right to possess these firearms, a question with potentially nationwide implications which could reshape the legal landscape surrounding assault weapons & the Second Amendment.  On this Lawyer 2 Lawyer episode, Craig welcomes Professor Andrew Willinger from Georgia State University College of Law. Craig & Andrew spotlight the upcoming AR-15 rifle ban case, Viramontes v. Cook County & SCOTUS, and examine this case before the Supreme Court, the Second Amendment, and the potential impact of a SCOTUS ruling.

The White House ballroom. The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool. The proposed Triumphal Arch. These are just a few of President Trump’s controversial Washington, D.C. renovation and "beautification" initiatives of historical sites which has created backlash among historians, preservationists, and the American public, leading to a number of legal battles in the courts. So, who has the authority to demolish or alter historical sites? And who is going to stop the administration’s destruction before it happens? On this Lawyer 2 Lawyer episode, Craig welcomes Paul Finkelman, Scholar in Residence in Law at Western New England University School of Law. Craig & Paul spotlight historic sites and the Trump administration, and discuss the administration's potential harm to historic properties (the White House ballroom, the Kennedy Center, the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool), the proposed Triumphal Arch, and the legalities surrounding Trump's controversial projects.

President Trump recently banned three major media outlets from the White House including CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, stating that these journalists “threatened national security and/or spread falsehoods” through their coverage.  This led to litigation from these outlets against the Trump Administration, based on violations of the First Amendment/freedom of the press & Fifth Amendment/due process protections. Recently a U.S. District Judge issued a two-week temporary restraining order on Trump's ban restoring the outlets' White House access for now. On October 8th, the TRO will expire, leading many to believe Trump will then enforce a complete ban, unless stopped by a judge.  On this Lawyer 2 Lawyer episode, Craig welcomes Peter Loge, Director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at George Washington University, an Associate Professor, and the founding director of the Project on Ethics in Political Communication.  Craig & Peter spotlight the freedom of the press. President Trump's recent ban of journalists from three major media outlets,  the Judge's order to restore press credentials, the First & Fifth Amendment, and the potential impact on the press.   Mentioned in this episode:Office Hours with Karpf and Loge

Flock Safety is a surveillance technology company that manufactures cameras and  automated license plate readers used by  law enforcement, neighborhoods, and businesses to deter crime, respond to emergencies, and investigate safety incidents.  “Flock cameras” have been a source of controversy in communities across the nation, with critics arguing the constant tracking violates civil liberties and builds massive location histories without warrants, where supporters of flock cameras see it as an essential tool to combat crime.  On this Lawyer 2 Lawyer episode, Craig welcomes Katie Kinsey, Chief of Staff and Tech Policy Counsel at the Policing Project at the New York University School of Law. Craig & Katie spotlight flock cameras, examine the use and misuse of flock cameras in our communities, and discuss the pushback against surveillance, data privacy laws, the Fourth Amendment, and the potential impact on our citizens.