
About this episode
Sarah and David dive into two op-eds challenging the Federalist Society and the call for lawyers to uphold the tradition of liberty under law.
The Agenda:
—Mayfield v. Butler, retaliation, and political targeting
—Risks and challenges facing the Federalist Society
—Did Trump-era advances in jurisprudence come at a deep civic cost?
—The Thomas’ article on the judicial filibuster
—Will Peter Navarro’s attempts to evade jail time succeed? (Spoiler: No)
—Sarah and David answer work-life balance questions
Show Notes:
—Villareal v. City of Laredo
—Gonzalez v. Trevino
—Justice Breyer's bookshelf
—Advisory Opinions podcast on Federal Judges visiting Israel
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