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David and Sarah discuss calls by protesters to "defund the police," ideas to reform police departments from no-knock raids to police unions, incorporation doctrine, and the miniseries 'Waco.'Show Notes:-David's Sunday newsletter-There’s Never Been a Better Time to Abolish Qualified Immunity-Justice Department Waco report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Sarah discuss the stunning critique of the president from James Mattis, the events of the last 24 hours from Mark Esper breaking with the president to Tom Cotton's op-ed, they then breakdown the charges against the police officer who had his knee on the neck of George Floyd, and end with their thoughts on 'The Last Dance.'Show Notes:-James Mattis Denounces President Trump-Derek Chauvin’s Actions Were Cruel. But a Conviction Won’t Come Easily.-Explaining the New Second Degree Murder Charge Against Derek Chauvin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Sarah discuss the latest news out of the Supreme Court including the court denying a California church's lockdown challenge, Rep. Justin Amash's plan to introduce legislation to end qualified immunity for police officers, Sen. Tom Cotton's call to invoke the Insurrection Act, the president's call to label ANTIFA a terrorist organization, and a return to their debate over law school.Show Notes:-Supreme Court California church ruling-Judge Willett opinion-David's Sunday newsletter-Nancy's video from the Nashville protest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The president has a new social media executive order. What happens if Trump loses in November, but doesn't want to leave? Qualified immunity and the Fourth Amendment in the context of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. House of Representatives allows proxy voting for the first time this week. And a Central Park video sparks a national conversation. David and Sarah have thoughts.Show Notes:-David's piece The Growing Threat to Free Speech Online-Republican lawsuit to block proxy voting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Sarah discuss the growing partisan divide over the handling of the coronavirus pandemic, the legal fights over church openings, Rachel Maddow's SLAPP lawsuit victory, and the pros and cons of going to law school.Show Notes:-Harvard false positive/negative rates-Reuters R vs. D county study-The Public's Judgement of Their State's Performance During the COVID-19 Outbreak-Columbia study-JP Morgan findings-Public Sees Harm in Exaggerating, Downplaying COVID-19 Threat-David's piece Coronavirus and the Fog of War-David's piece The Police Power of the States to Control a Pandemic, Explained-Church reopening rules-Lighthouse SOI-New Jersey lawsuit-SLAPP opinion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Sarah finish their preview of a number of upcoming Supreme Court decisions from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to DACA and the Title VII cases. The two also discuss the debate over moves to expand vote by mail, and the new Hulu miniseries Mrs. America.Show Notes:-Texas vote by mail lawsuit-A Guide To the 10 Biggest Supreme Court Cases of This Term-A Glossary of Important SCOTUS Terminology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Sarah discuss the end of Rep. Justin Amash's short-lived presidential bid, preview a number of upcoming Supreme Court decisions from Little Sisters of the Poor to the Blaine Amendment case, and the New York Times column taking a closer look at Ronan Farrow.Show Notes:-The agonizing story of Tara Reade-A Guide To the 10 Biggest Supreme Court Cases of This Term-A Glossary of Important SCOTUS Terminology-Not Everyone Is Happy With the Supreme Court’s Live Broadcasts-Is Ronan Farrow Too Good to Be True?-ProPublica: Disaster in the Pacific Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Sarah discuss 'unmasking' and Michael Flynn, Supreme Court oral arguments over the president's financial records and "faithless electors," and Wisconsin administrative law.Show Notes:-The Flynn case isn’t over until the judge says it’s over-Transcript of Michael Flynn sentencing proceedings-Trump v. Vance oral argument transcript-Trump v. Mazars USA, LLP oral argument transcript-Colorado Dept. of State v. Baca oral argument transcript-Chiafalo v. Washington oral argument transcript-Wisconsin Supreme Court blocks statewide lockdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrissey-Berru. Secretary Betsy DeVos releases new regulations to overhaul Title IX. New details in the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery. The Justice Department drops its criminal case against Michael Flynn. David and Sarah have thoughts.Show Notes:-Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrissey-Berru oral argument-Betsy DeVos Strikes a Blow for Due Process Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan joins David and Sarah to discuss his announcement that he is exploring a presidential run as a candidate of the Libertarian Party. David and Sarah then turn to the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old black man, in a South Georgia neighborhood.Show Notes:-A Vigilante Killing in Georgia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices