California National Guards and members of the US Customs and Border Security Agents stand behind the shield outside the federal building in Los Angeles on June 10, 2025.
Frederick J. Brown/Getty Images
Hide caption
Togle caption
Frederick J. Brown/Getty Images
California National Guards and members of the US Customs and Border Security Agents stand behind the shield outside the federal building in Los Angeles on June 10, 2025.
Frederick J. Brown/Getty Images
Since the onset of his second term, President Trump has been on obstacles with federal courts.
Protests in Los Angeles are the latest series of events to raise heavy questions about President Shakti – in this case, the President can use military force to control protests.
NPR’s Scott Ditro Talked with Michael Looting, a former federal judge, who has a warning: Trump’s actions indicate the end of the rule of law in the US.
For sponsor-free episode of Consider this, Sign up for COnsider on this+ Apple through podcast or on plus.npr.org,
email us Consider@npr.org,
The episode was produced by Kai Makinmi with Audio Engineering by Simon-Laslo Jnasen. It was edited by Tinbet Armys. Our executive manufacturer is Sami Yenigun.