SCOTUS Considers The Power Of The Presidency

Updated May 12, 2020

Tiziana Dearing
Chris Citorik

In this Oct. 5, 2015 file photo, the Supreme Court is seen in Washington. (Carolyn Kaster, File/AP)

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard arguments in three cases involving subpoenas aimed at uncovering personal financial information about President Trump. The Court's rulings, expected by the end of June, could totally redefine the power of the presidency and shift the balance between our three co-equal branches of government.

We're joined by WBUR Legal Analyst Nancy Gertner, retired federal judge and senior lecturer at Harvard Law School. She shares her reactions to today's arguments, and her analysis of the legal implications of all three cases.

This article was originally published on May 13, 2020.

This segment aired on May 12, 2020. The audio for this segment is not available.