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Trump’s Half-Baked Border Plan Collides With Legal Reality (w/ Andrew Weissmann) | Illegal News

2026-03-17 News & Politics
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Andrew Weissmann joins Sarah Longwell to explain Trump’s failed attempt to target Fed Chair Jerome Powell—and why a judge shut it down as harassment. They also discuss the Trump admin's bizarre border strategy that’s collapsing in court, as DOJ lawyers admit they’re being forced to bring cases they can’t prove. Plus: a major Supreme Court fight over immigrant protections, and new warning signs around Trump’s broader legal strategy heading into 2026. Review of State Bar Complaints and Allegations Against Department of Justice Attorneys: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/05/2026-04390/review-of-state-bar-complaints-and-allegations-against-department-of-justice-attorneys Make laundry day the best day of the week! Get 20% off your entire order @LaundrySauce with code ILLEGALNEWS at https://laundrysauce.com/ILLEGALNEWS #laundrysaucepod Pre-order Andrew's new book, "Liar's Kingdom": - Chatham Bookstore signed copies: https://bit.ly/4aXHu4R - Politics & Prose signed copies: https://bit.ly/4aALp8Q - Amazon: https://amzn.to/3MHQ8MR - Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/402H2xc - Bookshop.org: Bookshop.org: https://bit.ly/3N5hVa3 Pre-order Sarah’s book, How to Eat an Elephant, coming in September: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-eat-an-elephant-sarah-longwell/1149619381?ean=9781250464170 Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join

Top Comments (10)

@AlexaRaymer-p9t 2026-03-18

Happy Birthday Mr Weismann!

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@DanielMelberg 2026-03-18

Sarah, I'm an old man. Very old. And very wise. So you have to believe me when I tell you that you don't realize how important, appreciated, and admired you are. ❤

228 3 replies
@MM-dj8oj 2026-03-18

This is a good example how podcasts can be entertaining while helpful and newsy and intelligent. No click bait. No sensationalism. No name calling and mean rhetoric. They make me laugh. They're both hoots. Love them both. They really complement each other.

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@WorkingMyWeightDown 2026-03-17

Happy Birthday Andrew !

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@lanihummel8397 2026-03-18

Andrew Weismann is a great Teacher. Thanks

136 1 replies
@kathy518 2026-03-18

Watching the two of you makes me happy

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@666ruth666 2026-03-17

23:40 - the "former President" he consulted was HIMSELF! He's been President TWICE.

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@DigitalDemeter287 2026-03-18

I always feel smarter after listening to ‘illegal news’. Thank you for doing this, both of you.

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@MelayneMills 2026-03-17

Great green jacket🍀🍀🍀🍀 Happy Birthday Andrew🌺🥰💝🎂🎉🥳🎊

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@mkb3313 2026-03-18

It's been said but bears repeating - would be great if Andrew became a permanent part of Illegal News.

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