Elijah Emery

Join law student Elijah Emery, who dives deep into the constitutional implications of Trump's presidency. He discusses controversial topics like the attempts to remove birthright citizenship and the challenges of executive power over civil rights. The conversation highlights the judiciary’s critical role and the potential for a constitutional crisis. Emery underscores the importance of civic engagement and accountability in preserving democracy, drawing parallels to America's historical political crises while emphasizing the risks posed by executive orders.

In this conversation, legal expert Elijah Emery sheds light on the troubling expansion of executive power in the U.S. He argues that recent administrations have increasingly governed through executive orders, bypassing Congress's legislative authority. Emery discusses the misuse of emergency powers for tariffs, defiance of court rulings, and even deportations without due process, all suggesting a breakdown of constitutional governance. With civil society beginning to organize legal resistance, the dialogue emphasizes the urgent need for accountability and the preservation of democratic checks.