Erwin Chemerinsky

1 week ago | dailygazette.com | Erwin Chemerinsky

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2 weeks ago | latimes.com | Erwin Chemerinsky

The arrest of a Wisconsin judge in her chambers on Friday is just the latest and most dramatic effort by the Trump administration to intimidate the judiciary. It follows the playbook of other countries where those seeking authoritarian power have sought to remove judges and lessen their authority. President Trump and those around him know that at this point the only real check on his actions will come from the courts.

2 weeks ago | abajournal.com | Erwin Chemerinsky

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2 weeks ago | sacbee.com | Erwin Chemerinsky

In all of American history, there has never been anything like the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s presidency. No president in history has asserted such sweeping, unchecked powers. It is not hyperbole to say that if there is a path toward authoritarianism in this country, this is it. In his first three months, Trump has asserted powers and taken actions never before seen in the United States. He has attempted to override the Constitution by eliminating birthright citizenship.

3 weeks ago | timesfreepress.com | Erwin Chemerinsky

Is the U.S. facing a constitutional crisis? The answer, unequivocally and emphatically, is yes. But it also could get much worse. In less than 100 days, President Donald Trump has taken an astounding array of unconstitutional actions to consolidate power and to stifle dissent. He has asserted the ability to eliminate federal agencies created by statute and to refuse to spend federal funds allocated by federal law.