Presidential

Trump’s $83.3 Million Legal Battle: Can Presidential Immunity Turn the Tide?

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NEW YORK — A federal appeals court is deliberating on a significant issue concerning former President Donald Trump: whether presidential immunity can shield him from a hefty $83.3 million in damages awarded to E. Jean Carroll. The case continues to attract attention as Trump’s legal team argues that he should be protected from liability based on his position. During a hearing at the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, Trump’s attorney, Justin D. Smith, contended that presidential immunity is comparable to the broad protections afforded to Congress members under the Constitution’s speech and debate clause. He … Read more

California Takes Legal Stand: Did Trump’s National Guard Deployment Overstep Presidential Authority?

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Los Angeles, California — The state of California is taking legal action against President Donald Trump over his recent deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles. Announced on Monday, the lawsuit filed by Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta seeks to overturn Trump’s order, which involved sending 2,000 state National Guard members to the city amid protests related to immigration enforcement. The lawsuit asserts that Trump exceeded his legal authority under Section 12406 of Title 10 of the U.S. Code when he invoked this provision, which permits the federal government to call … Read more

NLRB Legal Chief Challenges Decades-Old Precedent on Presidential Firing Powers for Independent Agencies

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New York, NY – The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) may not be protected by a nearly century-old Supreme Court ruling that has generally safeguarded the independence of certain agency officials from presidential dismissal. This view was expressed by the acting general counsel, William Cowen, during a labor and employment law conference held at New York University. Cowen raised concerns about whether the precedent established in the 1935 case, Humphrey’s Executor v. United States, still applies to modern government agencies. The ruling affirmed Congress’s authority to limit the president’s ability to remove members of independent … Read more

Constitutional Clash: Lawsuit Claims Trump Tariffs Exceed Presidential Powers

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A lawsuit has been filed in Washington, D.C., challenging the tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump, claiming he exceeded his constitutional authority. The case, brought forth by a coalition of various industry groups, argues that the unilateral tariffs were enacted without the necessary approval from Congress, thus violating the checks and balances established by the Constitution. The plaintiffs assert that Trump’s tariffs, which were primarily targeted at goods from China, not only disrupted international trade but also harmed American consumers and businesses. They contend that these actions, implemented under the guise of national security, … Read more