A collision between the executive and judicial branches is developing, triggered by the Trump administration's aggressive use of executive power.
The federal courts are increasingly a battleground for political conflicts, highlighting an imbalance in the checks and balances system.
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Conservative Warning on Branch Conflict
Judge Harvey Wilkinson, a conservative, warns that the executive and judicial branches risk a constitutional crisis from their current confrontation.
This warning reflects concern for the legitimacy of both branches and the dangers of their deepening conflict.
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Judicial Philosophies on Constitution
The judiciary’s conservative majority emphasizes textualism and originalism, but there are variances in how conservatism is applied in judicial decisions.
Judicial philosophy contrasts with liberal activism, which favors a living constitution open to interpretation and thus more judicial creativity.
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Part I (00:13 - 11:50) Are We Approaching a Constitutional Crisis? If So, It’s Been a Long Time in the Making, But the Potential Collision Between the Executive and Judicial Branches is Dangerous for the U.S.
Part II (11:50 - 20:01) Liberalism, Conservatism, and Kilmar Abrego Garcia: The Major Debate on How to Apply Due Process of Law in This Case
Part III (20:01 - 25:20) America’s Rebellion, 250 Years Later: The 250-Year Anniversary of the Founding of the American Revolution
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