JudicialReview
Trump’s radical argument that he alone can interpret vague laws fails its first court test in dismissal of Fed governor
Trump’s radical argument that he alone can interpret vague laws fails its first court test in dismissal of Fed governor President Donald Trump has fired Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook, sparking a legal battle over his authority to interpret vague laws and challenging long-standing beliefs about presidential power. The case raises fundamental questions about […]
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Trump treats laws as obstacles, not limits − and the only real check on his rule-breaking can come from political pressure
Trump treats laws as obstacles, not limits − and the only real check on his rule-breaking can come from political pressure President Donald Trump’s presidency is marked by a transformation of the presidency into a fully political institution, where he acts until political resistance becomes strong enough to stop him. The legal constraints on presidential […]
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Like many populist leaders, Trump accuses judges of being illegitimate obstacles to safety and democracy
Like many populist leaders, Trump accuses judges of being illegitimate obstacles to safety and democracy President Donald Trump has repeatedly challenged federal judges and Supreme Court justices who have blocked his attempts to reshape fundamental aspects of American government, including executive orders and deportation policies. Trump and his team are framing judges as enemies of […]
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