The Lawfare Podcast

Lawfare Daily: Bob Bauer and Liza Goitein on Emergency Powers Reform 

Sep 20, 2024
Bob Bauer, a distinguished legal scholar from NYU, and Liza Goitein, an expert in liberty and national security at the Brennan Center, dive into the complexities of emergency powers. They analyze the National Emergencies Act and its implications for presidential authority, especially amid recent bipartisan reform efforts. The discussion critiques the historical failures of checks on executive power, advocating for clearer rules to safeguard democracy. Their insights shed light on the pressing need for accountability and the evolving landscape of emergency declarations.
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