As It Happens The company that took Trump’s tariffs to the Supreme Court
Nov 7, 2025
Matt Martin, Alderman for Chicago's 47th Ward, sheds light on a distressing incident where ICE agents arrested a daycare teacher in front of children. He discusses the ripple effect of this event, leaving the community shaken and anxious about their safety. Learn about the impact on local schools and the efforts to support affected families. The conversation dives into the broader implications of such actions on community trust and safety, showcasing the delicate balance between law enforcement and community well-being.
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Tariffs As Executive Overreach
- Learning Resources argues the IEPA tariffs are executive overreach because the statute never mentions tariffs, taxes, or duties.
- The company frames the case as a constitutional separation of taxation power reserved for Congress, not a political dispute.
Family Toy Company Threatened By Tariff Bill
- Learning Resources paid just over $2 million in tariffs last year and projects $14 million in IEPA tariffs for 2025, forcing big operational changes.
- The family business mobilized litigation because the potential $100 million tariff exposure threatened its ability to employ 500 people.
Use Legal Challenge When Policy Threatens Survival
- Challenge policies legally when they impose existential costs and appear unauthorized by statute.
- Use constitutional arguments focused on separation of powers and Congress's taxation authority if the law is unclear.