The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week regarding whether or not the president has the power to levy tariffs, essentially sidestepping the power of The Congress and Article 1 of The US Constitution.

A majority of the show is dedicated to this very important case and we hear from John Sauer, the US Solicitor General, as well as the Justices. And in this matter where The Court has sided many times with President Trump, the questions being asked makes clear there is skepticism and the concern comes from unlikely figures on the bench, Jim also talks about what to expect post-argument and the possibility of a decision being reached as soon as this weekend, but issued in the coming months.

But its not just the one case, because Jim highlights other cases we should be aware of, including one that seeks to reverse marriage equality while another, now (because of the The Court's Shadow Docket) makes it harder for Transgender folks to travel which also hampers their ability to exist.

Rounding out the show, Jim speaks on the decision from The Court, upholding the stay from the president regarding SNAP funds. He also talks "Injunction Function", which is now his weekly overview of all of the judges in courts nationwide doing all they can to keep the White House seizing all power and rendering our Construction, moot.

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