The article discusses the Supreme Court's troubling strategies regarding Donald Trump's legal challenges, highlighting a conservative supermajority that enables his violations while attempting to assert constitutional boundaries. Recent rulings demonstrate this delicate balance: allowing Trump to dismiss independent agency leaders despite clear legal violations, yet restricting his power to deport Venezuelan migrants without due process. Legal historian Jed Shugerman critiques this paradox, warning that the Supreme Court's endorsement of expansive executive power during such a critical time is perilous for American democracy.
Shugerman's analysis highlights the Supreme Court's troubling pattern of enabling Trump's legal violations while occasionally attempting to uphold certain constitutional protections, revealing a precarious balance.
Stern emphasizes the critical importance of navigating the current moment carefully, arguing that granting Trump expansive executive power during his presidency poses a significant threat to American democracy.
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