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Law and Chaos

Liz Dye
Donald Trump
E. Jean Carroll
Supreme Court
In Vitro Fertilization
Ken Paxton
First Amendment
Electoral College
Punitive Damages
Courtroom Behavior
January 6 Insurrection
Legal Proceedings
Assisted Reproductive Technology
Reproductive Rights
Alabama
Texas GOP
Defamation
Fani Willis
Election Interference Prosecution
Jury Selection
14th Amendment

Ignorance of the law is no excuse! That's true for a traffic stop, and it's true if you want to participate in whatever's left of American democracy. If the events since the 2016 election taught us anything, it's that tuning out is not an option. Legal journalists Liz Dye and Andrew Torrez break down the week's most important courtroom stories, so you can keep on top of this crazy news cycle. Whet... more

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The Supreme Court rebuffed the Trump Administration’s “emergency” request to revoke temporary protected status for half a million Haitian and Syrian nationals. It granted cert before judgment and set oral argument for April.

The DOJ dropped charges ... more

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A federal judge in Maryland issued a TRO blocking the construction of an ICE detention facility without first undertaking the legally required environmental impact assessment.

The Trump administration filed an “emergency” petition to the Supreme Cou... more

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DOCKET ALERTS:

War Powers Resolution fails in both Houses of Congress.

DHS is ramping up for an immigration surge in Maryland and has purchased an 825,000-square-foot warehouse in Hagerstown. The state is suing to block the facility on environmenta... more

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Law and Chaos wishes a big mazal tov to Kristi Noem on her new, very real job as assistant principal of the Yeehaw American Hegemony Club. And to Lindsey Halligan on catching a Florida Bar investigation.

We’ll discuss our recent post on Pam Bondi’s ... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Classfeld
Founder of All Rise News
All Rise News
Episode: Ep 191 — Legal Journalism in the Age of Trump
Justin Baldoni
Actor and director, returning to discuss civil procedure
Episode: Ep 187 — War Crimes, No Bills, And Tariffs
Lindsay Halligan
Florida Insurance Lawyer
Episode: Ep 173 — Justice Barrett Isn't Mad, She's Just Disappointed That You Keep Saying SCOTUS Is Broken
Eric Segall
Professor at Georgia State University Law School, author of Originalism as Faith and Supreme Myths, and writes on constitutional law
Georgia State University Law School
Episode: Ep 172 — Law School In The Age Of Trump (Ft. Prof. Eric Segall)
Brian Finucane
International Law Expert and Senior Advisor at the International Crisis Group.
International Crisis Group
Episode: Ep 168 — License To Kill? (feat. Brian Finucane)
Kel McClanahan
National Security Counselors advocate fighting government overreach
National Security Counselors
Episode: Ep 157 — Census 2025? No. (feat. Kel McClanahan)
Leah Litman
Professor at the University of Michigan Law School, author of the book 'Lawless'
University of Michigan Law School
Episode: Ep 133 — The Supreme Court is LAWLESS (feat. Leah Litman)
Ken White
A former federal prosecutor and host of the Serious Trouble Podcast
Serious Trouble Podcast
Episode: Ep 122 — Hang Together or Hang Separately (feat. Ken White)
Aaron Reichlin-Melnick
Senior Fellow at the American Immigration Council
American Immigration Council
Episode: Ep 116 — DOJ Courts Contempt In Immigration Case (feat. Aaron Reichlin-Melnick)

Hosts

Liz Dye
Liz Dye is a legal journalist who hosts and co-hosts Law and Chaos, bringing rigorous analysis of court decisions and civil liberties issues with clear, relatable commentary.
Andrew Torrez
Andrew Torrez is a practicing lawyer and co-host of the show, providing deep dives into judicial decisions and constitutional questions with a focus on how the law interacts with current events.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 734 ratings
  • MORE NERDY

    Love the pod. Love Liz and Andrew, and how Liz reigns in Andrew’s geekery and Andrew steadies the rails on Liz’ justifiable rage at the world’s current incompetence - and also will rattle them too when appropriate! Perfect balance of the team - and I have to admit… I gotta hear the Magic the Gathering case. It’s already so nerdy … lean into it! Thanks for a great pod.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Krangular
    United Statesa month ago
  • Excellent review of current events

    I find Liz and Andrew’s coverage of topics superb. Yes, they are unapologetic lefties (as am I) so their opinions are left leaning. But what I appreciate is that when they address a topic they bring facts to the table; and actually use existing case law to support their opinions.

    If your from the other side of the aisle yes it might be annoying to hear them sometimes make fun of your side; but when they disagree with your policy it’s not vibes they are running on; it’s actual facts. And as t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Itinerant Botanist
    United States2 months ago
  • I listen to every episode and read Liz’s posts between episodes

    I listen to every episode and read Liz’s posts between episodes. I tried to become a member and my bank account was deducting the monthly fee for membership but I was still getting commercials. I wrote several emails that were never answered. I finally was able to get in touch with Patreon and was informed that they had no record of me joining, even with proof of auto deduct from my bank.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lying app 1
    United States3 months ago
  • So informative!

    Liz and Andrew break down the week’s legal news, accessible to both lawyers and non-lawyers. It’s a clear and conversational approach to the critical cases each week. I walk away smarter and more informed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    elliemental
    United States3 months ago
  • Excellent and addictive

    Liz Dye is a queen. Andrew is brilliant (They both are) and I throughly enjoy this podcast. But it’s really for intelligent folk. If you don’t like it, it’s probably over your head.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sallyd1010
    United States7 months ago

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Many appreciate the balance of sharp analysis with engaging, witty banter.
Listeners praise the rigorous legal grounding and ability to translate complex cases for non-lawyers.
Some criticism exists about ad volume and occasional controversy surrounding host behavior, but overall reception highlights the show's clarity and trustworthiness.

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Ep 172 — Law School In The Age Of Trump (Ft. Prof. Eric Segall)
Q: I'm more interested in having more judges appointed by somebody besides Donald Trump. But okay, let me ask you... what do you teach the kids?
Segall emphasizes teaching students the substantive law, critical thinking, and how to articulate their ideas, acknowledging that many students will not practice constitutional law directly.
Ep 172 — Law School In The Age Of Trump (Ft. Prof. Eric Segall)
Q: How do you teach law on a bridge that is burning?
Professor Segall explains that it is essential to teach substantive law, critical thinking, and articulation of ideas, while acknowledging that current political anomalies complicate traditional teaching methods.
Ep 167 — I Am Sparta-Kimmel!
Q: What is Judge Kaplan's position on the treatment of unaccompanied minors by ICE?
Judge Kaplan is critical of ICE's treatment, ruling that they cannot detain children without meeting minimum health and safety standards and ensuring due process rights.
Ep 167 — I Am Sparta-Kimmel!
Q: What are the implications of the Trump administration's actions against Jimmy Kimmel and other media figures?
The actions reflect a broader strategy to suppress dissent and criticism through leveraging government power, impacting local media and reinforcing media conglomerate control.
Ep 156 — Mess With Texas!
Q: Is it going to block HB4?
No, Democrats running out the clock won't stop the passage because Governor Abbott can call for another special session.

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