OA232: Trump's Plan to Weaponize the Census (& Bridgegate!)

<p>Today's deep-dive Tuesday takes us back to a time in which politically-motivated revenge was actually seen as a scandal; namely, Chris Christie's Bridgegate.  There's a new ruling out of the Third Circuit that affects two Christie staffers, and... well, you'll just have to listen and find out!</p> <p>Then, it's time to take a long look at ongoing litigation surrounding the Trump Administration's efforts to deter Democrats from registering for the Census, thus reducing their voting power.  What does a trial in district court have to do with the Supreme Court's recent grant of <em>certiorari</em>?</p> <p>After that, we answer a terrific Patron listener question regarding the European loser-pays-legal fees model versus the American pay-your-own-way model.  Yes, the American model seems counter-intuitive at best (and downright regressive at worst), but is shifting to a loser-pays model the answer?  Andrew talks about his experiences and the guys go through a bunch of options.</p> <p>And finally, we end with the answer to Thomas Takes The Bar Exam #103 on the Takings Clause!  As always, remember to follow our Twitter feed (<a href= "https://twitter.com/openargs">@Openargs</a>) and like our <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/openargs/">Facebook Page</a> so that you too can play along with #TTTBE!</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Appearances</span></p> <p>Andrew was recently a guest on the <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQFwpBhh-CA">David Pakman show talking court-packing and more.  Give it a listen</a>!  And, as always, if you'd like to have either of us as a guest on your show, drop us an email at <a href= "mailto:openarguments@gmail.com">openarguments@gmail.com</a>.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Show Notes & Links</span></p> <ol> <li>You can read the <a href= "https://www2.ca3.uscourts.gov/opinarch/171817p.pdf">3rd Circuit's opinion in Bridgegate by clicking here</a>.</li> <li>Click <a href= "https://www.supremecourt.gov/orders/courtorders/110218zr1_4fci.pdf"> here to re