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The Story Behind Executive Orders

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Examining Presidential Power and National Emergency Declarations

This chapter examines the historical and legal context of national emergency declarations by U.S. presidents, particularly under the National Emergencies Act of 1976. It discusses the implications of these declarations, the challenges Congress faces in addressing them, and how terminology related to emergencies influences immigration policy and presidential power.

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