Legal AF by MeidasTouch Legal AF - 2/21/2026
Feb 22, 2026
A solo legal rundown digs into the Les Wexner deposition and unanswered questions about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The Supreme Court’s rebuke of Trump’s global tariffs and the statutes that limit presidential trade power get unpacked. Multiple federal judges’ blistering critiques of DOJ and ICE practices are highlighted. There is also coverage of political maneuvers and potential refunds tied to the tariff fight.
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Wexner Deposition Reveals Billion Dollar Blind Spot
- Les Wexner testified he never was contacted by the FBI or DOJ about Jeffrey Epstein despite giving Epstein over a billion dollars.
- Wexner could not explain what Epstein was hired to do, and his lawyer was caught on a hot mic threatening him to stop talking.
Why The Supreme Court Rejected Emergency Tariffs
- The Supreme Court held IEPA did not authorize blanket tariffs because Congress never clearly surrendered its Article I taxation power.
- Justices applied the major questions principle and rejected using the vague word "regulate" as a hidden grant to impose tariffs.
Use Section 122 Limits To Challenge New Tariffs
- Trump's shift from IEPA to the Trade Act of 1974 is legally weak because Section 122 requires a specific balance of payments predicate and limits surcharges to 150 days.
- Challengers should point to the distinct statutory predicate and Congress's 150-day cap when litigating refunds and injunctions.