Divided Argument The Marshal and the Margarine
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Jan 12, 2026 Delve into the intriguing world of legal discourse with a focus on the interim docket in the Trump v. Illinois case. The hosts explore the balance between narrow and broad dissenting styles among justices. Engage in a lively debate about the implications of undoing Erie and what it means for federal officers. Discover the controversial dynamics of state prosecutions and federal immunity, while examining the Court's latest decisions and strategic motives. All this, sprinkled with personal anecdotes and reflections on the shifting landscape of law.
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TSA Agent Reacts To Anti-QI Hoodie
- Will Baude wore an "Americans Against Qualified Immunity" sweatshirt at an airport and a TSA agent playfully punched his arm while praising the hoodie.
- The agent joked, "but then how would they get away with the crimes?" capturing public ambivalence about qualified immunity.
Federal Officers And State Prosecutions
- The hosts discussed a recent killing by an ICE agent in Minneapolis and the likely lack of legal consequences for the officer.
- They explained state prosecutions of federal officers can be removed to federal court but remain state charges prosecuted by state officials.
Statutory Reading Avoids Posse Comitatus End-Run
- If "unable" were read to mean "unable because Posse Comitatus forbids using the military," Section 124063 would eviscerate the Posse Comitatus Act.
- The Court rejected that end-run, requiring a different conception of "unable."