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Experts dismiss plan to seize elections under a national emergency
politics1 day ago

Experts dismiss plan to seize elections under a national emergency

A Florida lawyer's memo arguing the president could use the National Emergencies Act and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to declare a national emergency and seize U.S. elections was ridiculed by legal experts, who say IEEPA targets foreign threats and economic actions, not elections run by the states. The plan would not authorize seizing voting machines or mail ballots, conflicts with the Elections Clause, and rests on flawed readings of Youngstown, making it legally flawed and unconstitutional.

Supreme Court to Decide Legality of Trump’s Tariffs in Key Case
law-and-courts5 months ago

Supreme Court to Decide Legality of Trump’s Tariffs in Key Case

The Supreme Court is fast-tracking a case to determine if President Trump can use emergency powers to impose tariffs globally, with a decision potentially impacting presidential authority and international trade policies. The case involves legal questions about the authority granted by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and includes multiple challenges from different groups, with oral arguments scheduled for early November.

Trump Appeals to Supreme Court to Maintain Tariffs Amid Legal Challenges
law5 months ago

Trump Appeals to Supreme Court to Maintain Tariffs Amid Legal Challenges

The Trump administration has appealed to the Supreme Court to uphold the legality of its tariffs, arguing that the president has the authority to impose import taxes under federal law, after an appeals court ruled most tariffs illegal. The case highlights ongoing debates over presidential power, trade policy, and the impact of tariffs on businesses and international relations.

Tensions Rise in D.C. Amid Trump-Related Security Measures and Protests
politics6 months ago

Tensions Rise in D.C. Amid Trump-Related Security Measures and Protests

President Trump declared a public safety emergency in Washington, D.C., using his authority to take control of the city's police force, deploy the National Guard, and send federal law enforcement, marking the first time a president has used such powers to override D.C.'s autonomy, amid concerns over crime and law enforcement authority.

Implications of Trump's National Emergencies on U.S. Democracy
politics8 months ago

Implications of Trump's National Emergencies on U.S. Democracy

The article discusses how Donald Trump has frequently invoked emergency powers during his presidency, using them to implement policies swiftly, but this raises concerns among legal experts about potential overreach and the impact on the constitutional balance of power, with ongoing legal challenges and debates about the limits of presidential authority.