Trump Is at War With the Whole Idea of an Independent Judiciary
Will the Supreme Court’s conservative majority do anything to stop him?
The Battle For The Constitution
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The World Is Experiencing a New Form of Autocracy
Today’s authoritarians use legal measures to subvert constitutional constraints on their power.
Donald Trump’s Strange and Dangerous ‘Absolute Rights’ Idea
This is a profound misunderstanding of the American constitutional system.
The Trump Administration Is Gagging America’s Immigration Judges
The change comes at a time when the perspective of immigration judges would be particularly valuable to the public.
The Mysterious Meaning of the Second Amendment
Even with the help of powerful 21st-century linguistic databases, the phrase “keep and bear arms” remains debatable.
Trump’s DOJ Interference Is Actually Not Crazy
In Trump’s mind, he is not politicizing law enforcement. On the contrary, he is trying to fight politicization coming from his opponents within the department.
The Enemy of Poor Americans
Over the past half century, the Supreme Court’s empathy for the poor has been replaced by hostility.
Trump’s Quiet Power Grab
The president’s administration is attempting to bring thousands of federal employees under his control, and the public is largely unaware.
What Would Happen If Trump Refused to Leave Office?
A peaceful transfer of power is necessary for American democracy to survive.
Our Founders Didn’t Intend for Pardons to Work Like This
The Constitution allows the president to forgive any federal crime, but just because he can does not mean he should.