All articles tagged with #constitutionallaw
The article discusses concerns over the U.S. president's use of military force without congressional approval, highlighting legal debates about targeting individuals like cartel members and gang members, and criticizing the broadening scope of presidential power in military operations, especially in counterterrorism efforts.
Theodore B. Olson, a prominent conservative constitutional lawyer known for his role in the 2000 Florida vote-recount case that aided George W. Bush's presidential victory and his later advocacy for same-sex marriage rights, has died at 84 in Falls Church, Virginia.
A group of traditional conservatives, including notable Republicans and former officials, submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals arguing against the notion that former President Donald Trump has immunity from actions taken during his presidency. They base their arguments on principles of originalism, limited government, separation of powers, and the rule of law, countering Trump's claims and highlighting a stark contrast with the current direction of the GOP. The brief supports the idea that presidents are not above the law and emphasizes a return to foundational conservative values.
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has registered to run for reelection next year, despite objections from legal experts and opposition figures who say the country's constitution prohibits his candidacy. Bukele's approval ratings are running above 80% in many polls, following a reduction in crime stemming from his harsh-but-popular crackdown on gangs. While constitutional bans on reelection were once common in Latin America, those term limits have been removed, overturned or ignored in a number of cases, including Honduras, Nicaragua, Venezuela and Bolivia.