Stay Tuned with Preet Trump's Losing Streak
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Jun 4, 2025 A fascinating discussion unfolds around the recent ruling against a president's use of emergency powers to impose tariffs, raisingcritical questions about authority. Legal battles from Harvard against the Trump administration over international student bans are examined. Additionally, a significant court ruling affecting Trump's executive orders brings light to the delicate balance of power. The podcast also touches on sensory challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals, advocating for better inclusivity in everyday environments.
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Trump's Emergency Powers Expansion
- Trump administration frequently seeks to expand executive power by declaring emergencies.
- They use laws like the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to justify broad actions like tariffs.
Unprecedented Tariff Use Raises Concerns
- Trump's use of IEEPA for tariffs is unprecedented and arguably inappropriate.
- Courts are cautious but a pro-unitary executive Supreme Court majority may uphold such expansions.
Court Limits Presidential Tariff Power
- The Constitution gives Congress explicit power over tariffs.
- The Court of International Trade ruled that IEEPA does not grant the president unlimited tariff authority.