All articles tagged with #emergency powers
The Supreme Court is examining whether President Trump exceeded his authority by using emergency powers to impose global tariffs, with questions from justices indicating potential skepticism about the administration's legal basis, and a possible quick decision expected.
The Supreme Court is scrutinizing President Trump's use of emergency powers under the IEEPA law to impose broad tariffs, with justices questioning whether the president has overstepped constitutional boundaries by bypassing Congress, raising doubts about the legality and future of such executive actions.
The Supreme Court is examining whether Trump's tariffs, justified by emergency powers law, are constitutional, with legal principles from previous cases under the major questions doctrine influencing the arguments, raising questions about presidential authority in foreign policy and national security.
The Supreme Court is set to decide on the legality of President Trump's tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, a case with significant implications for executive power, trade policy, and congressional authority, potentially reshaping how emergency powers are used in governance.
Businesses are urging the Supreme Court to invalidate Donald Trump's emergency tariff authority, challenging the legality of his use of emergency powers to impose tariffs.
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.
The Supreme Court will decide whether President Trump had the authority to impose broad tariffs under the emergency powers law, amid legal challenges arguing that his actions exceeded legal limits, marking a significant test of his economic policies and presidential powers.
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.
Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington, D.C., pushes back against federal overreach by issuing an executive order to exit an unprecedented federal emergency, clarifying it does not extend Trump's emergency powers and emphasizing the city's autonomy, despite praise from Trump for her cooperation.
A US federal appeals court ruled that most of Donald Trump's tariffs were an overreach of his emergency powers, declaring them illegal under the law, with the decision potentially impacting US trade policies and markets, and setting the stage for a Supreme Court challenge.
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.
Governor Ron DeSantis has used his emergency powers to rapidly build an immigration detention center in the Everglades within a week, leveraging the same authority he previously used for hurricane recovery efforts, in response to increased migrant arrivals in Florida.
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.
NYC Comptroller Brad Lander has revoked Mayor Eric Adams' emergency powers to make deals with contractors for migrant services without prior approval. The move comes after Lander's office retroactively rejected a $432 million, no-bid contract with a medical services firm accused of mistreating migrants. Adams' office expressed concern that the loss of prior approval would slow down their response to the asylum seeker crisis. Lander's office cited significant delays in agencies submitting required outlines and contracts as the reason for the decision. This decision further deepens the divide between Lander and Adams, who have been at odds over the mayor's leadership.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is demanding that Governor Kathy Hochul use emergency powers to force communities outside of NYC to accept migrants and provide the city with $6.5 billion. The mayor has recommended several state-controlled locations for temporary shelters. The filing highlights the growing divide between City Hall and Albany over how to handle the increasing number of asylum-seekers in the city. The city's migrant population is expected to double by June 2024, with costs estimated to reach $12 billion over the next three years. The state has committed $1.5 billion to support the city's efforts, and the National Guard has been deployed to assist with intake.