‘No Way’: Ex-DOJ Official Names 1 Issue Where Trump Will Lose ‘Every Day’ In Court

Former acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal said at least some of Donald Trump’s plans will run afoul of the courts ― even one with a conservative majority.
“That Republican majority has at times stopped some of Trump’s excesses,” he told MSNBC’s Jen Psaki on Sunday, referring to instances in which the court has already ruled against him, such as in a census case as well as in dozens of cases linked to the 2020 election.
He predicted that the court likely would not support Trump’s plan to use the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 as a basis for mass deportation of undocumented immigrants as it requires an “invasion or predatory incursion, which is very hard to say is going on.”
Trump has also vowed to end birthright citizenship via executive order.
Katyal said the law is even clearer there given that it’s in the Constitution.
“Last I checked, the president can’t override the Constitution,” he said. “The Fourteenth Amendment is as clear as day that there is no way he can do that. If he tries that, he will lose in court every day of the week.”
Don’t let this be the end of the free press. The free press is under attack — and America’s future hangs in the balance. As other newsrooms bow to political pressure, HuffPost is not backing down.
Would you help us keep our news free for all? We can’t do it without you.
Can’t afford to contribute? Support HuffPost by creating a free account and log in while you read.
You’ve supported HuffPost before, and we’ll be honest — we could use your help again. We view our mission to provide free, fair news as critically important in this crucial moment, and we can’t do it without you.
Whether you give once or many more times, we appreciate your contribution to keeping our journalism free for all.
You’ve supported HuffPost before, and we’ll be honest — we could use your help again. We view our mission to provide free, fair news as critically important in this crucial moment, and we can’t do it without you.
Whether you give just one more time or sign up again to contribute regularly, we appreciate you playing a part in keeping our journalism free for all.
Already contributed? Log in to hide these messages.
See his full discussion with Psaki below: