Joan is joined by Lisa Graves, founder and executive director of True North Research, "a national investigative watchdog group that works with journalists and other researchers to shine a bright light on the dark money fueling regressive agendas targeting vital institutions in our republic."

They discussed the Supreme Court's just-issued decision blocking Trump's deportations under the Alien Enemies Act. Graves criticized the Trump administration's unilateral actions, highlighting the fundamental due process rights enshrined in the Constitution. She also addressed the Supreme Court's controversial 2024 decision that said the president is entitled to immunity from prosecution for official acts, which she argued undermines the rule of law. Additionally, Graves discussed Trump's defiance of court orders, particularly in the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the constitutionality of Trump's executive order challenging birthright citizenship, and the Supreme Court's consideration of nationwide court injunctions.

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