Legal AF by MeidasTouch Legal AF - 4/1/2026
Apr 2, 2026
They unpack the Supreme Court clash over birthright citizenship and the role of Wong Kim Ark precedent. They cover a federal judge halting the White House ballroom project and the legal limits on presidential renovations. They explain a contested mail‑in ballot plan that centralizes voter lists and why states push back. They review a Jan 6 civil damages case moving forward in court.
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Trump's Approval Collapsed Across Key Voter Groups
- Polling since January shows collapsing support for Trump across issues including economy, Iran war, and immigration, even among some Republicans.
- Michael Popok and Karen reported two-thirds of Americans view his presidency as a failure with approval near 33% in some polls.
Lunch With A Moderate Who Credits Some Trump Moves
- Michael Popok shared a lunch anecdote with a moderate Democrat who, despite hating Trump, credited certain actions like perceived wins against Iran.
- The anecdote illustrated why some voters still approve isolated foreign policy results despite broader disapproval.
Wong Kim Ark Could End The Case Quickly
- Justice Kavanaugh acknowledged that if Wong Kim Ark controls the question, the case would be short and favor the respondents.
- Michael Popok marked Cecilia Wong's clear affirmative framing as decisive and decades in the making.