The University of Chicago The Law School

In this episode of Reasonably Speaking, ALI President David Levi moderates a timely and incisive discussion on nationwide (or universal) injunctions—court orders that extend relief beyond the parties in a case, often halting federal policy nationwide. Featuring legal scholars William Baude and Samuel Bray, along with Judge Robin Rosenberg and former Judge Gregg Costa, the conversation explores the constitutional debates, practical consequences, and political implications of these powerful judicial tools.

Law Day’s theme of “Out of many, one” resonates with the approach to learning at the University of Chicago Law School. Like law students everywhere, our students learn the many ways in which our Constitution encourages multiple viewpoints.

Alison LaCroix, Robert Newton Reid Professor of Law, Associate Member of History at U of Chicago Law School, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Executive Orders. In his second administration, President Trump has signed 142 Executive Orders in his first 100 days. Prof. LaCroix breaks down what Executive Orders are, how they work, and what their limit of power is.