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The Political Scene | The New Yorker cover image

America’s Founders Feared a Caesar. Has One Arrived?

The Political Scene | The New Yorker

CHAPTER

Judicial Power and Presidential Accountability

This chapter examines pivotal Supreme Court cases that shape constitutional interpretation and executive authority, focusing on contentious issues like birthright citizenship and the Trump administration's executive powers. It emphasizes the importance of judicial independence and the need for Congress to reclaim its governing role amidst the evolving dynamics of power in U.S. government.

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