Opinion | A Road Map of Trump's Lawless Presidency
Briefly

In his early days back as president, Donald Trump attacked constitutional norms by asserting that U.S.-born children of undocumented and temporary immigrants would not be recognized as citizens, defying the 14th Amendment. This controversial executive order links to broader actions, such as visa revocations and wrongful deportations. Legal scholars dissected Trump's first 100 days, highlighting constitutional violations and evaluating potential legal repercussions. Their insights reveal a troubling trajectory for Trump’s governance, indicating a willingness to stretch presidential powers beyond traditional limits, raising alarms about the implications for the Constitution and established law.
Mr. Trump is claiming far-reaching but dubious powers, pushing or exceeding legal limits without first bothering to determine if they were permissible, as past presidents generally did.
We constructed a road map through Mr. Trump's first 100 days of lawlessness, including his direct assault on the Constitution regarding citizenship.
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