The Lawfare Podcast Lawfare Daily: The Trials of the Trump Administration, Jan. 30
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Feb 2, 2026 They break down the FBI search of the Fulton County elections warehouse and the statutes cited. They discuss arrests at Minnesota protests, charging choices, and controversies over mugshot tweets. They review a Ninth Circuit ruling on temporary protected status for Venezuelans. They cover litigation over immigration enforcement, civil observer injunctions, and a lawsuit over leaked tax returns.
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Gabbard's Presence Suggests Broader Investigation
- Tulsi Gabbard's visible role at the raid suggests possible ties to broader 'grand conspiracy' probes mixing foreign-intel documents with 2020 fraud claims. Her prior document disclosures and White House interactions heighten national-security questions.
How The Statute Of Limitations Might Be Extended
- Statute-of-limitations issues can be navigated by treating retention violations as continuing offenses. Prosecutors may also argue later acts in furtherance of a scheme restarted the limitations clock.
Watch For Broad Use Of 18 U.S.C. §111
- Expect 18 U.S.C. § 111 to be used widely against protesters for varied conduct from brick-throwing to spitting. Scrutinize charges for proportionality because the administration has frequently deployed this statute.