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Executive overreach

The allegations of executive overreach by the Trump administration, including the reprogramming of funds and politicization of independent agencies.

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Jan 15, 2026
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How do DOJ Office of Legal Counsel opinions define “excepted” work under the Antideficiency Act?

The Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) defines “excepted” work under the Antideficiency Act as a narrow set of activities that may continue when an appropriation lapses: functions expr...

Feb 5, 2026

Trump has not violated the Constitution

Courts, watchdogs and advocacy groups have documented specific actions by the that multiple judges and legal observers concluded violated constitutional protections or statutory limits, meaning the bl...

Jan 13, 2026

What legal and institutional safeguards could prevent democratic erosion in the U.S. if a leader employs fascist‑like tactics?

A resilient American response to a leader using fascist‑like tactics must weave legal reforms, institutional reinforcement, and societal 'moats' that operate across federal and state levels; scholars ...

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