Tag: rule of law
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Presidential Immunity Ruling: The Enabler on the Bench
The Supreme Court’s 2024 immunity ruling didn’t just bend the law; it shattered the eight-century-old principle that the King is not the Law. By granting absolute immunity for ‘official acts,’ the Court has effectively licensed an imperial presidency, inviting corruption, the weaponization of federal agencies, and a law-free executive.
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The Fight for Democracy: Week 55
I. The Erosion at Home and Abroad The story of America’s weakening democracy is still being defined by an aggressive expansion of executive power. According to analysts, when Washington backs away from supporting democracy and human rights globally, it sends a clear signal to authoritarian leaders that there’s little cost for repression. Strongmen around the…
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Donald Trump and the Presidential Oath of Office
The Presidential Oath of Office is found in Article II, Section 1, Clause 8 of the U.S. Constitution.