Letters from an American September 8, 2025
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Sep 9, 2025 Discover the alarming tactics used by Trump's legal team to challenge elections and the implications for democracy. Delve into the controversial deployment of ICE agents and the rise of authoritarian theories impacting local governance. Hear about the extensive use of emergency powers, the ensuing legal battles, and rising tensions with the judiciary. Finally, enjoy a playful yet insightful exploration of hidden correspondence that blends humor with reflections on public and personal life.
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Federal Takeover Of Elections Risk
- The administration is exploring claims of national threats to justify overriding state control of elections.
- Such a strategy would centralize election power and threaten constitutional federalism.
Multi-Front Assault On Election Integrity
- The administration is using intimidation, legal maneuvers, and personnel changes to reshape election infrastructure.
- These tactics combine gerrymandering, voter suppression, and stacking boards to weaken democratic safeguards.
Schmittian Theory Influencing U.S. Right
- Leaders on the right are embracing Carl Schmitt's emergency-centered authoritarian theory.
- That theory justifies using 'exceptions' to constitutional order to concentrate power in a leader.
