Tag: Constitutional Law
About the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF)
In the immediate aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks, the U.S. Congress passed a joint resolution that…
Why Federal Judge Blocked Trump Plan to Fire Thousands of Furloughed Workers
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plan to permanently terminate thousands of furloughed federal employees…
How Supreme Court Cases Could End Voting Rights Act Protections
As of October 2025, the Supreme Court is poised to issue rulings in two cases that could fundamentally…
How Criminal Tax Enforcement Works
Recent debates about the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have raised questions about whether the agency could be weaponized…
K-12 Education in America: How Curricula Differ Across States
The concept of a singular "American" public education system is a myth. The United States operates more than…
Can the President Pay Troops During a Government Shutdown?
In October 2025, with the government shut down and military paychecks at risk, President Donald Trump announced he…
Can the President Order FEMA Into a State Without the Governor’s Request?
In the American system of government, a delicate balance of power exists between the federal government and the…
The Trump Administration’s Control of the Department of Justice
The United States Department of Justice has long operated under a guiding principle solidified after the Watergate scandal:…
About the H-2A Visa for Foreign Agricultural Workers
The H-2A visa program lets U.S. agricultural employers hire foreign nationals for temporary or seasonal farm jobs when…
The Insurrection Act: A President’s Power to Deploy Troops at Home
The Insurrection Act is a set of United States federal laws that grants the President limited authority to…
Is it Normal in a Government Shutdown to Cancel Programs or Funding Benefiting the Opposing Political Party?
Historically, government shutdowns have served as legislative leverage, used by one party or branch to compel the other…
Why Political Scientists Now Rate U.S. Closer to ‘Illiberal’ Than ‘Strong Democracy’
A group of political scientists has delivered a stark assessment of American democracy. Bright Line Watch, composed of…