Robert Levy

2 months ago | chicagotribune.com | Robert Levy

Imagine the following presidential proclamation: “I do hereby grant unconditional pardons to all United States persons for those offenses against the United States which such persons may have committed to date over their lifetimes.” Who would be covered? Virtually everyone. For which crimes? All crimes. When were they committed? Anytime in the past or maybe never. Would that be constitutional? Probably, many legal authorities say. And yet, the case for unlimited pardons is less than compelling.

Jan 7, 2025 | thepilot.com | Robert Levy

I never wanted to write this column. Voters made their decision. In their collective wisdom, the people decided that I should not return to the Moore County Board of Education. And while I believe that the decision was both ill-informed and just plain wrong, I accepted the verdict. I found a little more time to help my grandchild better understand the social implications of “Blippi” and “Paw Patrol.”kAmp7E6C E96 6=64E:@?[ x H2?E65 E@ 6>F=2E6 v6?] s@F8=2D |24pCE9FC 2?5[ =:<6 2?

Dec 22, 2024 | cato.org | Robert Levy

On a fairly regular basis, Americans are warned that the federal government may no longer be able to meet its legal obligations if the debt ceiling isn’t raised. The result: default, with financial chaos to follow. Despite that stark warning, political agreement remains elusive. Liberals will not accept meaningful spending cuts and conservatives will not accept meaningful tax increases.

Dec 20, 2024 | cato.org | Robert Levy

The incoming administration seems poised to exercise an array of controversial executive powers. Here are some of the legal considerations. Can the president impose tariffs without congressional approval? Recent laws give the president substantial authority on tariffs to protect industries harmed by global trade, but blanket tariffs on all foreign goods might not withstand challenge.

Jun 16, 2024 | unionleader.com | Robert Levy

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness is known for being a habitat for animals naturally found in the Granite State, but the center will have a handful of pre-historic visitors this summer. “The animals at the Science Center are all native to New Hampshire so these are animals that people may see in their backyards and neighborhoods,” said Communications Director Amanda Gillen.