• Does the Law Allow Trump's Power Grab?

  • Jan 27 2025
  • Length: 37 mins
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Does the Law Allow Trump's Power Grab?

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  • Mona interviews Georgetown law professor Stephen Vladeck on executive orders, birthright citizenship, Congress not doing its job, and whether Trump will defy the Supreme Court.

    Referenced Cases:

    1. Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer (1952) – Commonly referred to as the "Steel Seizure Case," it involved President Truman's attempt to take control of steel mills during the Korean War.

    2. Korematsu v. United States (1944) – Upheld the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II; later criticized but not formally overturned until its repudiation in Trump v. Hawaii.

    3. Ex Parte Endo (1944) – A companion case to Korematsu, ruling the detention of a loyal Japanese American citizen was unauthorized by statute.

    4. Trump v. Hawaii (2018) – Upheld the Trump administration's travel ban but included the repudiation of Korematsu as part of the decision.

    5. United States v. Wong Kim Ark (1898) – Affirmed the principle of birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment.

    6. INS v. Chadha (1983) – Declared legislative vetoes unconstitutional, affecting the National Emergencies Act.

    7. TikTok-related Executive Orders and Litigation – Mentioned in the context of national security and executive overreach.

    Referenced Works:

    • The U.S. Constitution:

      • Article II: Presidential powers.

      • 14th Amendment: Citizenship clause.
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