The Return of Con Law
Summary
This episode returns to discuss Trump's controversial use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act for mass deportations, connecting it to historical events like the 1940s Zoot Suit Riots. The hosts examine how the administration designated a foreign gang as a threat under the act and deported individuals, including those with no criminal history, to a harsh mega-prison in El Salvador, often defying court orders and raising fundamental questions about due process, judicial authority, and the rule of law.Episode description
We heard you. The chorus of voices asking “where is Con Law? Where is Professor Elizabeth Joh to guide us through this madness? We need it now more than ever!” Well, here it is. We’re back with a special extra-long episode about Trump’s perverted use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport people without due process and how judges are trying to hold the administration accountable to the Constitution.
Plus, we announce the launch of The 99% Invisible Breakdown: The Constitution, where Elizabeth and Roman will tackle a different section of this 7600-word document each month, treating the Constitution as a text to be analyzed.
The second half of each Breakdown episode will be an installment of What Trump Can Teach Us About Con Law. That portion will continue to be available here, in this feed.
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.