Main Justice is the next era of judicial watch from Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord, the veteran lawyers behind the hit podcast Prosecuting Donald Trump. As the criminal cases against Trump wind down and his new administration comes to power, Andrew and Mary draw on their extensive experience working within the Department of Justice to break down what’s happening inside Trump’s DOJ. Each week, they use their platform on Main Justice to safeguard against assaults on our laws, our Constitution, and our democracy.
Latest Episodes
Humpty Dumpty
Can you suspend habeas? SCOTUS says no. Plus: a temporary hold on firing federal workers and national injunctions have their day in court.
Subscriber Exclusive: Live From DC, a Game of Whack-a-Mole
A live discussion about how the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling is being used to support President Trump’s executive overreach in ongoing litigation.
Presumption of Irregularity
Judges are increasingly frustrated with Trump’s attempts to circumvent legal statutes and rule by executive order.
100 Days of Hypocrisy
Themes of intimidation and flouting due process emerge as the Trump administration hits 100 days in office.
Live from Princeton
Andrew and Mary record this week from Princeton University. On their docket: Abrego Garcia, SCOTUS, and academic freedom.
Cruelty Matched with Lawlessness
The Supreme Court decides on matters related to the deportation of migrants to El Salvador. And the constitutionality of Trump’s tariffs is in question.
Equally Disturbing
Six emergency stay motions before the Supreme Court and a challenging election EO. Plus: continued attacks on law firms and universities as Signalgate accountability sputters.
Lawyers, State Secrets, and Signal Chats
Law firms feel a chilling effect and challenges mount over the lack of due process given to Venezuelan migrants who were deported. Plus: an extraordinary Signal chat is published.
Constitutional Showdown
After a highly political speech at the DOJ, the Trump administration stepped into a weekend of tense ligation around the Alien Enemies Act.
Standing Upright in the Wind
All eyes on the law as Trump continues his retribution tour: arresting a student activist, cutting university funding and firing more national security officials.
We Are Here
Norms are challenged across the board: from DOJ firings and demotions to stripping security clearances and removing top military lawyers who might question military actions.
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