The Lawfare Podcast Lawfare Daily: The Trials of the Trump Administration, June 27
Jun 30, 2025
James Pearce, a former Justice Department attorney and current Legal Fellow at Lawfare, joins Senior Editor Anna Bower to unpack pivotal legal issues surrounding the Trump administration. They delve into the Supreme Court's ruling on nationwide injunctions affecting birthright citizenship, explore whistleblower allegations related to immigration case mishandling, and discuss the disbarment of attorney Kenneth Chesbrough in connection with the fake electors scheme. The conversation reveals critical insights into judicial integrity and ongoing challenges within the justice system.
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Bovey's Malevolence Outweighs Talent
- Emile Bovey is talented but ethically unconstrained according to colleagues.
- He retaliated against DOJ officials involved in January 6th prosecutions and masked it with false justifications.
Fake Elector Lawyer Disbarred
- Kenneth Chesebro was disbarred for his role in the 2020 fake electors scheme.
- The court rejected a suspension pending further cases and emphasized lack of remorse and constitutional disruption.
National Guard Use Faces Legal Scrutiny
- Judge Breyer allowed discovery related to Posse Comitatus Act concerns about National Guard use in California.
- The litigation continues to examine potential illegal domestic military uses on the ground.