Trump should absolutely bust Beltway 'norms' - but not constitutional ones
Trump's upcoming second term is expected to challenge established norms, with debate over what constitutes necessary checks and balances.
The One Big Roadblock to Trump's Mass Deportation Plans
State courts may play a vital role in checking actions of President Trump during his administration.
State officials can decline to assist federal actions, influencing Trump's agenda significantly.
Trump Fully Devours the Republican Establishment
Donald Trump is consolidating power within the Republican Party and replacing longtime supporters with his own allies. The party is becoming more compliant and obedient to Trump's wishes.
The displays of obedience from Republicans indicate that a second Trump administration could see a removal of checks and balances in Washington.
Trump should absolutely bust Beltway 'norms' - but not constitutional ones
Trump's upcoming second term is expected to challenge established norms, with debate over what constitutes necessary checks and balances.
The One Big Roadblock to Trump's Mass Deportation Plans
State courts may play a vital role in checking actions of President Trump during his administration.
State officials can decline to assist federal actions, influencing Trump's agenda significantly.
Trump Fully Devours the Republican Establishment
Donald Trump is consolidating power within the Republican Party and replacing longtime supporters with his own allies. The party is becoming more compliant and obedient to Trump's wishes.
The displays of obedience from Republicans indicate that a second Trump administration could see a removal of checks and balances in Washington.
Embracing checks and balances is crucial for political and policy success. Term limits for judges, like John Roberts proposed, may bring needed change.
Trump Is Using "Unitary Executive" Theory in His Bid to Amass Supreme Power
Trump is consolidating executive power dangerously under the 'unitary executive' theory, undermining constitutional checks and balances.
Biden's plan to 'reform' the Supreme Court: Letters to the Editor - July 31, 2024
President Biden proposed 18-year term limits for Supreme Court justices to address concerns of the court's impartiality.
The Courts, Trump, and Us: A Q&A With David Cole
Trump poses significant threats but faces strong opposition; checks and balances can limit damage.
Future victories depend on our ability to fight back against autocratic initiatives.
Trump Is Getting What He Wants
Supreme Court may lean towards limiting criminal prosecution of presidents rather than granting absolute immunity.
Biden Is Right to Take on the Court
Embracing checks and balances is crucial for political and policy success. Term limits for judges, like John Roberts proposed, may bring needed change.
Trump Is Using "Unitary Executive" Theory in His Bid to Amass Supreme Power
Trump is consolidating executive power dangerously under the 'unitary executive' theory, undermining constitutional checks and balances.
Biden's plan to 'reform' the Supreme Court: Letters to the Editor - July 31, 2024
President Biden proposed 18-year term limits for Supreme Court justices to address concerns of the court's impartiality.
The Courts, Trump, and Us: A Q&A With David Cole
Trump poses significant threats but faces strong opposition; checks and balances can limit damage.
Future victories depend on our ability to fight back against autocratic initiatives.
Trump Is Getting What He Wants
Supreme Court may lean towards limiting criminal prosecution of presidents rather than granting absolute immunity.
How much power does the US president actually have?
The US political system's checks and balances protect against authoritarianism, limiting the president's power while ensuring a balanced government structure.
A Felon in the Oval Office Would Test the American System
The accountability system put in place for presidents in the US has proven to be unsteady, especially with the potential for a convicted criminal to become commander in chief.
The Stakes on Presidential Power
Presidents often seek unilateral action due to congressional paralysis, but Trump's approach to power differs greatly from Harris's.
A Felon in the Oval Office Would Test the American System
The accountability system put in place for presidents in the US has proven to be unsteady, especially with the potential for a convicted criminal to become commander in chief.
The Stakes on Presidential Power
Presidents often seek unilateral action due to congressional paralysis, but Trump's approach to power differs greatly from Harris's.
If Men Were Angels: Decentralization's Silent Comeback
The advancement of technology challenges the checks and balances of democracy by facilitating an invisible centralization of power, posing new threats to oversight.
Supreme Court rules in favor of Trump immunity: Letters to the Editor - July 3, 2024
The Supreme Court ruling in Trump v. US upheld presidential immunity, sparking criticism from Democrats and concerns about abuses of power.
Democrats pitch No Kings Act to override supreme court's Trump immunity ruling
Legislation introduced to assert presidents don't have immunity from criminal conduct, challenging recent Supreme Court ruling on Trump's immunity.
Ex-justice department officials raise alarm over US supreme court's immunity ruling
US Supreme Court grants presidents absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts, sparking concerns about unchecked power and authoritarianism.
Supreme Court rules in favor of Trump immunity: Letters to the Editor - July 3, 2024
The Supreme Court ruling in Trump v. US upheld presidential immunity, sparking criticism from Democrats and concerns about abuses of power.
Democrats pitch No Kings Act to override supreme court's Trump immunity ruling
Legislation introduced to assert presidents don't have immunity from criminal conduct, challenging recent Supreme Court ruling on Trump's immunity.
Ex-justice department officials raise alarm over US supreme court's immunity ruling
US Supreme Court grants presidents absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts, sparking concerns about unchecked power and authoritarianism.
Editorial | The City Council, and voters, suffer a power loss over ballot questions | amNewYork
The City Council's effort to expand its power to interview and confirm mayoral appointees was superseded by the Charter Revision Commission initiatives, causing debates on power dynamics.
Rule of law declining across EU, report warns
The rule of law is declining in the EU with a rise in restrictions on the right to protest
In older democracies with mainstream parties in government, challenges to the rule of law are sporadic