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The Takings Clause
To build a wall, Trump is going to need to seize private land. The Constitution has something to say about that and it’s known as the Takings Clause.…
9 years, 1 month ago
Recess Appointment Power
The Constitution says that the president can appoint important executive positions with the advice and consent of the Senate. But what if the Senate …
9 years, 1 month ago
The Emoluments Clauses
The Constitution says that a “person holding any office of profit or trust” cannot accept gifts from any foreign state. In Article II, it also says t…
9 years, 1 month ago
Presidential Immunity
There have already been a few high profile lawsuits against President Trump and the first defense against such a lawsuit is to claim that the preside…
9 years, 1 month ago
The Spending Clause
In an executive order, Trump threatened to withhold federal money from any place acting as a “sanctuary city.” Supreme Court rulings over the 20th ce…
9 years, 2 months ago
Pardon Power
There are reports that the Trump administration is being investigated for obstruction of justice. This has led a lot of people to wonder if the Const…
9 years, 2 months ago
The Appointments Clause and Removal Power
The US Constitution has a clause that describes how the president can hire certain political appointees with the advice and consent of the Senate. It…
9 years, 2 months ago
Judicial Legitimacy
Back in February 2017, Trump tweeted a criticism of the “so-called judge” who blocked the enforcement of his travel ban. Why does the president have …
9 years, 3 months ago
Intro to What Trump Can Teach Us About Con Law
Welcome to “What Trump Can Teach Us About Con Law"! Every week Roman Mars (99% Invisible) will host a fun, casual Con Law 101 class that uses the tum…
9 years, 3 months ago