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09/06/2025The Lawfare Podcast

Lawfare Daily: The Trials of the Trump Administration, June 6

In this episode, Benjamin Wittes and his team discuss a recent Supreme Court ruling blocking a discovery against DOGE and the implications of Kilmar Abrego Garcia's indictment related to MS-13. They explore a controversial executive order from President Trump targeting Harvard's foreign students, highlighting legal challenges associated with this order and ongoing discrimination investigations. The conversation also covers significant cases involving personnel terminations under executive power, along with the complexities of legal compliance and the repercussions of Trump’s policies on immigration and the legal landscape.

The indictment of Kilmar Abrego Garcia raises important questions about legal processes and due process rights, particularly as they pertain to immigration and criminal law. This segment highlights the complexities and implications of recent legal challenges faced by the Trump administration.
The new executive order targeting foreign students based on their intent to enroll at Harvard raises significant legal questions and could set a precarious precedent for future admissions policies and other educational institutions.

# Trump's Executive OrdersExplores the ramifications of various executive orders issued by President Trump, particularly regarding immigration policies and educational institutions.

# Supreme Court Decisions # Separation of Powers # Alien Enemies Act # Kilmar Abrego Garcia Case # Legal Compliance Issues # Harvard Law Review Investigation # Malicious Prosecution Allegations

02/06/2025The NPR Politics Podcast

Explaining Trump's Fight With Big Law Firms

President Trump has issued executive orders targeting certain law firms, seeking to restrict their business endeavors. While some firms have settled, others have fought back. We look at why firms have chosen different paths, and whether Trump's orders — some of which have been struck down in court — present legal questions themselves. This podcast: voting correspondent Miles Parks, national justice correspondent Carrie Johnson, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Bria Suggs, and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

# Trump's Executive OrdersLegislative directives issued by President Trump aimed at regulating the operations of specific law firms.

# Political Commentary # Legal Challenges # NPR Politics Podcast # Law Firms Response

07/04/2025The Daily

‘I Felt Ashamed.’ Why One Lawyer Resigned When His Firm Caved to Trump

Thomas Sipp, a lawyer at Skadden, resigns after the firm negotiates an agreement with the Trump administration that he perceives as an ethical violation. Reflecting on his upbringing in Japan and the influence of personal experiences with injustice, Sipp wrestles with his ideals against the pressures facing lawyers today. He highlights his feelings of shame upon learning of Skadden's alignment with conservative principles, viewing it as a betrayal of the firm’s values. Despite the risks involved, he believes in the importance of standing up for ethical practices and supporting judicial independence in a politically charged climate.

Sipp's journey exemplifies the conflict between personal ethics and professional obligations, particularly in the current politically charged environment.
The resignation of Sipp highlights the complex dynamics within prestigious law firms as they navigate political pressures and their ethical responsibilities.

# Trump's Executive OrdersLegal directives issued by President Trump that targeted law firms which opposed him, impacting the operations and ethics of these firms.

# Thomas Sipp # Skadden # Ethical Dilemma # Political Influence in Law

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# Trump's Executive OrdersExplores the ramifications of various executive orders issued by President Trump, particularly regarding immigration policies and educational institutions.

# Trump's Executive OrdersLegislative directives issued by President Trump aimed at regulating the operations of specific law firms.

# Trump's Executive OrdersLegal directives issued by President Trump that targeted law firms which opposed him, impacting the operations and ethics of these firms.