Here’s the highlight reel of last week’s posts and events.
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Here’s the highlight reel of last week’s posts and events. It was a week and then some—the Supreme Court gutted Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, the Justice Department indicted former FBI Director Jim Comey for a second time, and more. And we covered all of it. Grab a cup of coffee and get ready to catch up on anything you missed.
The Week Ahead: Headlines as we started the week focused on the fallout from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner assassination attempt, including Trump’s efforts to use it to justify building his ballroom. What You Need to Know About the Charges Against the Correspondents’ Dinner Attacker: DOJ wasted no time charging the man who tried to launch an attack at dinner. The charges against him are explained here. Big Tuesday: DOJ filed an odd motion, asking a judge for an advisory opinion about dissolving the injunction halting construction of the White House ballroom, which is currently on appeal. The motion is remarkable for its rhetoric and the distinctly Trumpian note of its writing. Later in the day, we learned about the Comey indictment, which is discussed here as well. Pop Up Substack Live: Preet Bharara & I Discuss the Comey Indictment: My former U.S. Attorney Colleague from the Southern District of New York, and current podcast cohost, Preet Bharara, and I got together to discuss the merits—or lack thereof—of the Comey indictment. Listen in if you missed us live. Live with Robert Reich: The Supreme Court’s Decision in Louisiana v. Callais: I’m a big member of the Robert Reich fan club, so this conversation was a special treat for me. We processed the Court’s decision in Callais, and discussed a film made about Reich’s role as an educator, The Last Class. Big reminder here that the future of democracy is up to us, and we have far more power than Trump wants us to think we have. Law Day: Near the end of my book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable: A Manual For Keeping A Democracy, I wrote about a national holiday you may have never heard of, Law Day. I share more here about this holiday and how I’d like to see it become a springboard for revitalized civics education in America. Live with Norman Eisen and April Ryan: I joined Norman Eisen and April Ryan for Coffee with The Contrarians. If you missed us live, watch the video to hear our conversation about Callais and some straight talk about race in America. What the Court Did in Callais—and Why It Matters: This is our deep dive into the legal nitty-gritty of the 6–3 decision from SCOTUS in Louisiana v. Callais. This decision effectively dismantles the remaining protections of the Voting Rights Act, leading to immediate political fallout in Louisiana and across the South. My analysis works directly from the Court’s own language, drawing from both the majority and the dissent and linking you to the full decision so you can read it for yourself. Live with Alex Wagner: Legal News du Jour: Alex and I looked back on the news of the week with the perspective of a few days behind us, which is about as much as any of us gets these days. If you missed us live, you can watch it on video now. Five Questions with Katie Phang: My friend Katie Phang sued acting Attorney General Todd Blanche earlier this week. She contends that the failure of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and the Justice Department to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act interferes with her role as a journalist and her ability to report. Katie explains what to expect next and, most importantly, how exposing the truth through journalism benefits Epstein survivors. Doug Jones joins me to discuss Callais, the rest of the mess, & what he’s hopeful about: Doug Jones on what the Democrats’ response to Callais should look like.
These are complicated legal times, and it’s easy for the truth to get lost in the chaos. Civil Discourse doesn’t just track today’s headlines—it connects them to the legal and political history that explains why they matter. We won’t forget what’s at stake, or let Trump and his allies rewrite the past. You can subscribe to Civil Discourse for free and get clear analysis that helps you see the whole picture, delivered straight to your inbox. If you’re in a position to, your paid subscription helps me devote the time and resources it takes to write the newsletter. That means everyone has access to information they can share with friends and family—a constructive act we can all participate in right now, helping more Americans understand how critical this moment is.
We’re in this together,
Joyce
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