Jessica Levinson

MSNBC Columnist

Jessica Levinson, a professor at Loyola Law School, is the host of the "Passing Judgment" podcast. She is also the director of the Public Service Institute at Loyola Law School, director of Loyola's Journalist Law School and former president of the Los Angeles Ethics Commission. 

Jessica Levinson, a professor at Loyola Law School, is the host of the "Passing Judgment" podcast. She is also the director of the Public Service Institute at Loyola Law School, director of Loyola's Journalist Law School and former president of the Los Angeles Ethics Commission. 

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In the case against Trump’s tariffs, the courts need to stand up for the Constitution

Judges at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit appeared skeptical Thursday that Trump can use this congressional statute to impose expansive tariffs.
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The Supreme Court’s recent rulings are a plea to Congress

To the extent that people are unhappy with decisions on injunctions, birthright citizenship and abortion, the court is saying that’s Congress’ problem to fix.
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California’s National Guard lawsuit against Trump has a big problem

California is suing the Trump administration over the deployment of the state's National Guard into Los Angeles amid anti-ICE protests.
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The two strongest points in NPR’s lawsuit against the Trump administration

A lawsuit from NPR makes a strong case that President Trump lacks the power to block NPR's funding and that his efforts violate the First Amendment.
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Something is amiss with DOJ’s decision to charge New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver

New Jersey Congresswoman LaMonica McIver was released on her own recognizance after facing federal charges from an incident at an ICE facility.
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James Comey’s anti-Trump message is protected speech

Trump's Secret Service has launched an investigation into former FBI director James Comey, following a social media post that by measures of the law is protected free speech.
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Lawmakers’ definition of ‘rogue’ judges depends on which party’s in power

Angry at judges who have slowed President Trump’s agenda, Republicans introduced a bill to limit the ability of federal judges to issue nationwide injunctions.
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We don’t have to wait for the courts to rule on tariffs when Congress is right there

A Florida company has filed suit against President Donald Trump's administration, claiming he doesn't have the authority to impose tariffs on China.
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Mike Johnson just hinted at undermining the entire system of checks and balances

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson floated the idea of hobbling our lower federal courts and hence undermining our delicate system of checks and balances.
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Pam Bondi distorts John Roberts’ opinion to strong-arm law schools

Attorney General Pam Bondi demanded the American Bar Association repeal its requirement that law schools actively promote diversity efforts with respect to faculty and students
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Two judges challenged Trump’s federal funding freeze. What happens now?

Two federal judges have granted temporary restraining orders asking for a pause of President Donald Trump’s proposed pause on federal spending. What to know.
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