Fourth Circuit Oral Arguments on President Trump's Business and the Emoluments Clause

Fifteen judges of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in two lawsuits filed by the District of Columbia and Maryland th… read more

Fifteen judges of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in two lawsuits filed by the District of Columbia and Maryland that claim President Trump violated the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution, which bars presidents from receiving gifts from foreign or state governments while in office. The lawsuits argued that the president illegally profited from foreign dignitaries and officials staying at the Trump Hotel. A three-judge panel of the Fourth Circuit previously found that D.C. and Maryland did not have standing to bring these lawsuits. close

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Fourth Circuit Oral Arguments on President Trump's Business and the Emoluments Clause

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Program ID:
467089-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Judicial Proceeding
Location:
Richmond, Virginia, United States
First Aired:
Dec 12, 2019 | 9:02am EST | C-SPAN.org
Last Aired:
Jan 22, 2020 | 12:14pm EST | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Dec 16, 2019 | 3:01am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Dec 17, 2019 | 9:15pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 18, 2019 | 2:14am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 19, 2019 | 12:02pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 20, 2019 | 9:00am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 24, 2019 | 8:01am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 22, 2020 | 12:14pm EST | C-SPAN 3