Judicial Challenges and Executive Power

This chapter examines the myriad judicial rulings against the Trump administration and their implications for policies affecting various groups, particularly trans individuals and USAID employees. It reflects on the evolution of executive power, highlighting the unitary executive theory and its repercussions on democratic principles, alongside the historical context of the phrase 'weapons of mass destruction.' The discussion raises critical concerns over the potential consequences of classifying drug-related issues under national security, drawing parallels to past military justifications and the evolving landscape of U.S. governance.