Unchecked Power: The Threat to Democracy
Description
Maggie and Professor Howard Schweber dive into the alarming expansion of presidential powers under Trump, focusing on the extrajudicial killings of alleged cartel members and the unrequested deployment of National Guards. They expose the administration's reliance on flimsy legal justifications and refusal to provide evidence in Congress or courts, asserting unchecked executive power. The discussion highlights historical warnings from Justice Jackson about prosecutorial overreach, likening current federal law enforcement practices to authoritarian regimes.
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