OA289: #OpposeJustinWalker

<p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Today's episode -- #OpposeJustinWalker -- tells you everything you need to know about Donald Trump's latest nominee for a lifetime appointment to the federal bench (and Andrew's former debate opponent) Justin Walker. You already know he's a lifelong member of the Federalist Society. Why is it specifically worth opposing him? Listen and find out!</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>First, though, the guys break down the <a href= "https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/18pdf/17-646diff_ifjm.pdf">Supreme Court's 7-2 ruling in</a> <em><a href= "https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/18pdf/17-646diff_ifjm.pdf">U.S. v. Gamble</a></em>, affirming the "dual sovereignty" doctrine and finally putting the last nail in the coffin of a crazy lefty conspiracy theory we <a href= "https://openargs.com/oa215-is-gamble-v-us-the-real-reason-behind-kavanaugh/"> debunked way back in Episode 215</a>. And, as a bonus (?), we find out why Clarence Thomas's concurrence is "the most horrifying thing in print in the past 50 years." Seriously!</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>After that breakdown, it's time to analyze the background and writings of Justin Walker. We learn that he has virtually no litigation experience and that he's a right-wing ideologue; you probably expected that. But you'll also learn that his two major contributions to academic jurisprudence are (1) arguing that transparency in government is a bad, possibly unconstitutional thing; and (2) arguing that the FBI Director has a <strong>moral obligation</strong> to be the President's lackey. We are not making any of this up.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Then, it's time for Thomas Takes The Bar Exam and a question on the propriety of a introducing a particular fact into evidence as the predicate for a cross-examination question. Is it hearsay? Is it impeachment? Is it just hunky-dory? Listen and find out!</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- w