Election Plot Trump Lawyer TAKEN DOWN by CA Supreme Court
April 21, 2026
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as posted by the channelIn this episode, Legal AF’s Ray Brescia delves into the recent disbarment of John Eastman by the Supreme Court of California. Eastman is a prominent figure known for his controversial legal theories surrounding the 2020 presidential election and even the arguments seeking to undermine the Birthright Citizenship Clause of the 14th Amendment. The episode breaks down the allegations against Eastman, which stemmed from Eastman's involvement in efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, including his aggressive and ultimately frivolous argument that Vice President could reject or delay the certification of Joe Biden as the victor in the 2020 presidential contest. The podcast features Brescia’s analysis of the broader context of accountability in the legal profession, especially the role of states in policing attorney misconduct. It is because of the critical role of the states in this field that the U.S. Department of Justice’s effort to promulgate proposed regulations that would strip states of the ability to regulate the lawyers they license is so dangerous. The episode concludes with a discussion on the future of legal ethics in politically charged cases, making it a crucial listen for anyone interested in law, politics, and accountability.
For more on Brescia’s analysis of these issues, check out his book: Lawyer Nation: The Past, Present, and Future of the American Legal Profession.
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