Federal Court Blocks Trump Administration’s Funding Freeze Against UCLA and UC System
In this episode of Passing Judgment, Jessica Levinson unpacks a significant federal court decision blocking the Trump administration from wi...
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Passing Judgment
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20 of 363 episodesInside Chicago’s Ongoing ICE Raids with Renee Hickman
In this episode of Passing Judgment, we examine the escalating ICE raids and federal enforcement actions in Chicago, joined by Reuters repor...
Voting Rights Under Threat? Inside the Supreme Court’s Louisiana Redistricting Review with Hansi Lo Wang
In this episode of Passing Judgment, we tackle the Supreme Court battle over Louisiana’s redistricting and its far-reaching implications for...
Voting Rights Act on the Line: What’s Really at Stake in the Supreme Court Case with Jan Wolfe
In this episode of Passing Judgment, host Jessica Levinson welcomes Jan Wolfe of Reuters to break down a major Supreme Court case that could...
Breaking Down James Comey's Arraignment and Defense Strategies in Federal Court
In this episode of Passing Judgment, we cover the arraignment of former FBI Director James Comey. Host Jessica Levinson explains the charges...
Inside the Government Shutdown: Causes, Impact, and What Comes Next with Nicholas Wu
In this episode of Passing Judgment, host Jessica Levinson is joined by Politico’s Nicholas Wu to break down the causes and consequences of...
Legal Perspectives on Federal Action in Oregon: State vs. National Authority
In this episode of Passing Judgment, Jessica breaks down the Trump administration’s move to federalize the National Guard in Oregon amid Por...
How Texas Redistricting Sparked a National Political Battle with Guest David Goodman
In this episode of Passing Judgment, Jessica is joined by David Goodman of the New York Times to break down the unexpected surge of mid-cycl...
Can the FCC Suspend Jimmy Kimmel? Legal Issues Behind the Show’s Controversy
In this episode of Passing Judgment, Jessica Levinson unpacks the legal issues behind Jimmy Kimmel’s temporary show suspension. She explains...
Can the President Fire a Federal Reserve Governor? The Lisa Cook Legal Showdown
In this episode of Passing Judgment, we delve into the high-stakes legal battle over the attempted removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa...
The Legality of Trump’s Tariffs and Supreme Court’s Emergency Docket: What You Need to Know
In this episode of Passing Judgment, Jessica Levinson unpacks two recent Supreme Court emergency decisions. First, she discusses the Court’s...
The Redistricting Showdown: Texas, California, and the New Era of Gerrymandering with Joseph Axe
In this episode of Passing Judgment, Jessica Levinson welcomes Reuters reporter Joseph Axe to discuss the intensifying battle over redistric...
The Menendez Brothers’ Resentencing and Parole: What Really Happened
In this episode of The Passing Judgment Podcast, host Jessica Levinson recaps the latest legal developments with the Menendez brothers. Afte...
Mississippi’s Social Media Law, Marriage Equality Threats, and CFPB Firings Explained
In this episode of Passing Judgment, Jessica breaks down three major legal developments: the Supreme Court allowing Mississippi’s age verifi...
Breaking Down the Federalization of the National Guard in Crisis Situations
In this episode of The Passing Judgment Podcast, host Jessica Levinson unpacks President Trump’s decision to deploy federal troops—including...
Harvard Battles Trump Administration Over $2.6 Billion Federal Research Funding Freeze
In this episode, Jessica Levinson unpacks the major legal clash between Harvard University and the Trump administration over a $2.6 billion...
The Real Impact of the GOP’s Big Beautiful Bill on Your Taxes and Benefits with Chris Stein
In this episode of Passing Judgment, host Jessica Levinson interviews Chris Stein, senior politics reporter for The Guardian US, about the "...
Breaking Down the Biggest Supreme Court Decisions: Nationwide Injunctions and Tennessee Transgender Rights
In this episode of Passing Judgment, Jessica breaks down the Supreme Court’s two most significant cases of the term. First, she examines the...
Can the President Bomb Iran? Breaking Down Presidential War Powers and Legal Limits
In this episode of Passing Judgment, Jessica Levinson unpacks two pressing legal issues. First, she explores whether the President can legal...
The Legal Battle Over Federalizing California’s National Guard: What You Need to Know
In this episode of Passing Judgment, Jessica Levinson unpacks the legal battle between California and the Trump administration over the fede...