Law Talk With Epstein, Yoo & Cooke Trump v. Everyone: War on Drugs, War on Courts, War on the Fed
Sep 12, 2025
The hosts dissect the legality and implications of Trump's military operation against a Venezuelan drug boat. They debate the Supreme Court's stance on immigration profiling in Los Angeles and its impact on civil liberties. A tension-filled judicial tug-of-war emerges between lower courts and the Supreme Court, highlighting the complexities of legal interpretations. Finally, they delve into the contentious issue of presidential power over the Federal Reserve, focusing on the president's authority to dismiss officials like Lisa Cook.
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Recklessness And International Norms
- Richard Epstein argues the strike looked reckless and unnecessary given alternatives like boarding.
- He warns that eroding international law norms with ad hoc actions is dangerous for global order.
Demand Clear Evidence Before War Claims
- Require clearer factual public explanations before invoking war powers for nontraditional targets.
- Demand that administrations present evidence linking cartels to state-directed hostilities before lethal action.
Profiling As A Practical Fourth Amendment Tool
- The Supreme Court allowed profiling proxies for immigration enforcement as constitutionally permissible in aggregate searches.
- Richard Epstein accepts legality but warns of high abuse risk when enforcement lacks good-faith procedures.