The Rule of Law Under Siege: Judge Dugan Indicted, Roberts' Weak Trump Rebuke, Habeas Corpus Crisis

Co-host Corey Brettschneider celebrates winning the American Bar Association Silver Gavel Award—but there's no time to rest. He and John Fugelsang tackle the urgent threats facing American democracy. Judge Hannah Dugan’s Bombshell Indictment: An unprecedented indictment of a sitting judge sparks a crisis of judicial integrity. Roberts’ Hollow Warning: Chief Justice Roberts warns the rule of law is "endangered," but Corey and John expose why Roberts’ criticism of Trump is too little, too late, given his own controversial record on presidential immunity. The Habeas Corpus Crisis: Can a president suspend habeas corpus? The hosts unpack the chilling scenario where Congress supports such a constitutional breach, outlining a potential showdown over fundamental rights. Qatar, Trump, and the Emoluments Clause Scandal: Corey and John reveal how a lavish foreign gift to Trump represents exactly the type of dangerous influence America’s founders warned against—from Washington’s time to ours. Birthright Citizenship at Stake: The hosts preview a critical Supreme Court case examining the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of birthright citizenship, highlighting what’s at stake for America’s identity. With sharp wit and incisive analysis, this episode delivers a fearless exploration of constitutional crises and the ongoing fight to preserve American democracy. Subscribe now for your weekly dose of insight on the Supreme Court, the Constitution, and the battle against authoritarian threats.