Episode 42
Blue Slip Blocking Trump Judges: Grassley & Thune Defend Racist Senate Tradition
December 11, 202521m 21s
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Show Notes
The Blue Slip is a century-old Senate tradition that's blocking Trump's judicial appointments—and most Americans have never heard of it. Alina Habba just resigned as New Jersey U.S. Attorney after Democrat senators used Blue Slips to kill her confirmation. Trump says 7 prosecutors are in jeopardy. But here's the shocking part: this "tradition" was weaponized in 1956 by segregationist Senator James Eastland to block pro-civil rights judges. Now GOP Senators Grassley and Thune are defending it.
Topics
Blue Slip traditionTrump judicial appointmentsChuck GrassleyJohn ThuneAlina Habba resignationSenate Judiciary Committeeconservative newsblocking federal judges