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Executive Power
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The Faculty Lounge
Ediberto Roman Guest Post
The following is a guest post from Ediberto Roman, Professor of Law & Director of Immigration and Citizenship Initiatives, Florida International University; Editor, Citizenship and Migration in the Americas Series,…
The Right Coast
Idaho s Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin Has Gone Rogue Over Coronavirus
When the Republican governor of Idaho issued a plan to safely reopen businesses in the state, he ordered bars to stay closed until at least June 13. Last weekend, in…
The Right Coast
Gretchen Whitmer Isn t Backing Down – The New York Times
The traffic-snarling protest on Wednesday that drew a few thousand people to Lansing, Mich., including many flying Tea Party flags and Trump 2020 flags, was nominally called to oppose Ms.…
The Right Coast
The Coronavirus Is Exposing Little Tyrants All Over The Country
There s nothing like a crisis to bring clarity. The response of some mayors and governors to the coronavirus pandemic in recent days has made it clear they think they…
ImmigrationProf Blog
Trump is dissolving Congress in plain sight, and immigration’s a top example
David Hernandez for The Fulcrum analyzes how President Trump is circumventing Congress on immigration law and policy:"The Trump administration's power grab during the new coronavirus pandemic is well underway.But even…
Gravel2Gavel
COVID-19’s Effects on California Executive Power and Industrial Facilities
By Pillsburys Construction amp Real Estate Law Team
California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency and, pursuant to his broad authority under the California Emergency Services Act and other statutory provisions, has issued Executive Orders…
The Right Coast
Fearful of Trump s Attacks, Justice Dept. Lawyers Worry Barr Will Leave Them Exposed – The New York Times
Mr. Barr s effort this week to scale back those expectations, officials said, was born of necessity. He is said to have told the president privately that he will not…
Constitutional Law Prof Blog
Daily Read: Attorney General Bill Barr on Executive Power
In a speech at the Federalist Society's 2019 National Lawyers Convention, Attorney General William Barr expounded on separation of powers, arguing that Trump has been treated uniquely:"It is no exaggeration…
PrawfsBlawg
More action on the census (Edited)
Main Wednesday, July 03, 2019More action on the census (Edited)The citizenship-question case is heating up, following a tweet from the President denouncing as fake news reports that the administration had…
PrawfsBlawg
Another remedy in The Wall
Main Saturday, June 29, 2019Another remedy in The WallJudge Gilliam of the Northern District of California issued two orders on Friday declaring invalid President Trump's efforts to divert funds for…