Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20181226:18:32:00
Claiming immunity under a 1976 law that limits the ability of foreign nations to be sued in u.s. courts. last week, a federal appeals court rejected that claim. but on sunday, chief justice john roberts order add week long pause in the fight while the high court decides whether to take any further action. so basically, a big unknown. as to a lot of what's going on here. joining us to talk more, danny cevalos and welcome to you. danny, why all the secrecy? >> it's the same assy grand jury matter. there must be secrecy. what's different in this case is the magnitude of the secrecy. you may close...