Trump’s missile attack on Syria might be satisfying. But it’s not legal.
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Trump says he’ll cancel Obama’s ‘unconstitutional’ executive actions. It’s not that easy.
Andrew Rudalevige - December 3, 2016
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Is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau constitutional? The D.C. Circuit says no. Here’s why.
Andrew Rudalevige - October 19, 2016
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Should Obama bomb the Islamic State? Ask Congress first.
Andrew Rudalevige - November 18, 2015
The mass murders in Paris on Friday by the Islamic State terrorist
The Supreme Court just gave presidential power a passport
Andrew Rudalevige - June 9, 2015
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Six degrees of al-Qaeda?
Andrew Rudalevige - September 12, 2014
Before the president's ISIL speech this week, I noted that
The Homebound "Imperial Presidency"
Andrew Rudalevige - April 9, 2014
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The Homebound “Imperial Presidency”
Andrew Rudalevige - April 9, 2014
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Always in Vague
Andrew Rudalevige - January 21, 2014
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Is Recess Over?
Andrew Rudalevige - January 13, 2014
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