Craig Cowie and Constance Van Kley on the legal questions of Trump’s second term (part two)

In part two of our conversation with University of Montana law professors Craig Cowie and Constance Van Kley, we continue the discussion about the constitutional challenges emerging in the early days of President Trump’s second term. The conversation delves into the implications of shutting down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the looming government funding deadline, and the legal complexities surrounding executive power. They explore key lawsuits, the role of the judiciary, and what happens if the executive branch refuses to comply with court orders.

Transcript available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14M_fH2oMgGb1FActWV9vUcyiPsB-igKGIpyyqnQqJTg/edit?usp=sharing