Birthright Citizenship and Constitutional Interpretation
Various media outlets areย reportingย that President Trump is considering an executive order modifying rules on birthright citizenship.ย They are also typically reporting or heavily implying that this order would violate the Constitution.ย I think the issue is more...
Executive Orders, Obamacare and the Constitution
On Oct. 12, 2017, Pres. Donald Trump signed an executive order (EO) broadly intended to facilitate the sale of health insurance across state lines. Conservatives let out a collective cheer, believing the measure will lower the cost of health insurance, something the...
Trump’s Healthcare Executive Order: Following in Obama’s Footsteps?
When Pres. Trump issued an executive orderย phasing out DACA last month, the administration made it a constitutional issue, accusing Pres. Obama of overreaching his authority when he created theย Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) by executive order in June...