Editor’s Note: Washington Week With The Atlantic, a collaboration between NewsHour Productions, WETA, and The Atlantic, airs every Friday on PBS stations nationwide. For broadcast times, full episode viewing, and the weekly podcast, please refer to your local listings. In the latest developments, Donald Trump is making changes to his Cabinet amid growing resistance to his immigration policies in the courts. During a recent episode of Washington Week With The Atlantic, panelists delved into these topics.
A federal judge appointed by Trump in Texas has deemed the administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act as “unlawful,” aligning with other judges nationwide who have ruled against the president. Michael Scherer, a writer at The Atlantic, highlighted the notable shift in the legal landscape during Trump’s second term, noting the judiciary’s increased intervention.
The episode, moderated by Laura Barrón-López from PBS News Hour, included discussions with Leigh Ann Caldwell, chief Washington correspondent at Puck; Michael Scherer from The Atlantic; Ali Vitali, host of Way Too Early on MSNBC; and Alexander Ward, national-security reporter at The Wall Street Journal.
To watch the full episode, click here. This article was originally published in The Atlantic.
