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Supreme Court Rules Trump’s Tariffs Unlawful Under IEEPA
Does the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) authorize the President to use Executive Orders to impose tariffs?
The State of the Union Address
Can Congress delay the Presidents’ State of the Union address?
Venezuela and the War Powers Resolution
Does the War Powers Resolution apply to military actions taken in Venezuela?
Scope of Executive Power: Part 1
In recent weeks, there has been renewed debate over the scope of executive power and the extent of the president’s authority under the Constitution. Some argue that the president has broad control over the executive branch, while others contend that this power is more limited. But what does the Constitution actually say about executive power, and how has this question been interpreted over time?
Executive Orders
In recent weeks, President Donald Trump has issued a series of executive orders addressing immigration, foreign affairs, federal spending, and more. But what exactly are executive orders, and how do they fit into our constitutional system?