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Separation of powers
July 1, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Supreme Court Immunity Ruling Destroys Independent Justice Department
Chief Justice John used Donald Trump’s immunity ruling to casually wreck the concept of an independent Department of Justice.
June 28, 2024
Talia Jane
Supreme Court Nukes Chevron, in Massive Blow to Federal Agencies
The Supreme Court has overturned decades of precedent on the administrative state—transferring more power to the judiciary.
February 17, 2023
Matt Ford
Steven Donziger May Get Another Day in Court
The imprisoned environmental lawyer is asking the Supreme Court to intervene in a case that may have broad implications for the separation of powers.
October 21, 2022
Matt Ford
The Fifth Circuit Just Defunded the (Consumer Protection) Police
It’s good news for financial predators as a trio of Trump-appointed judges tees up a chance for the Supreme Court to take the CFPB’s cops off the beat.
October 20, 2021
Matt Ford
Trump’s Defense Against the January 6 Commission Discovers New Depths of Cynicism
He now claims to be deeply committed to preserving the balance between the presidency and the branch of government he incited a riot against.
July 8, 2021
Simon Lazarus
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Robert Litan
The Supreme Court’s Total War on Congress
In little-heralded decisions, the Roberts court has moved to entrench judicial supremacy and destroy the legislative branch.
January 14, 2020
Matt Ford
The Plot to Level the Administrative State
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority could use an obscure legal doctrine to permanently kneecap the ability of progressives to govern.
April 25, 2019
Matt Ford
Trump Is Building His Own Case For Impeachment
The president's actions this week are accomplishing what Democrats have failed to do.
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