Are Trump’s Executive Orders Creating a Constitutional Crisis?
February 12, 2025
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as posted by the channelAs President Trump issues executive orders that encroach on the powers of Congress — and in some cases fly in the face of established law — a debate has begun about whether he’s merely testing the boundaries of his power or triggering a full-blown constitutional crisis.
Adam Liptak, who covers the Supreme Court for The Times, walks us through the debate.
GuestsAdam Liptak () , who covers the Supreme Court and writes Sidebar () , a column on legal developments, for The New York Times.
Background reading:
• President Trump’s actions have created a constitutional crisis () , scholars say.
• SidebarIs Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship “Dred Scott II”? ()
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