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Constitutional Law

Feb. 12, 2025

How courts are calling the shots on presidential power

The controversy surrounding the Trump Administration's use of executive orders, particularly regarding USAID and its foreign aid programs, highlights the Vice President's claim that courts cannot review executive actions, which contradicts the foundational legal principle of judicial review established in Marbury v. Madison.

Allan Lee Dollison

Attorney, Law Offices of John Ye

Phone: (213) 427-2826

Email: adollison@johnyelaw.com

The New York Times

The first few weeks of the Trump Administration have been very busy, both inside the White House, through government departments and agencies, and lastly in predictable fashion in the Courts as opponents seek to challenge the unilateral executive actions of the new administration. Although the administrations of both parties use executive action to accomplish certain goals, this time feels a little different.

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