Misinterpreted Power: National Injunctions
As more of the nation’s policy is adjudicated and forged not in the legislature but the judiciary, judicial remedies have invited more scrutiny. One of the most controversial remedies is […]
The President
AULPB Symposium: Presidential Powers under the Constitution
War Powers Act and Targeted Killings During the second panel of the American University Legislation and Policy Brief’s 2020 Symposium, the members discussed the War Powers Act and the legality […]
Trump’s Impeachment Highlights Flaws in the System
President Trump’s impeachment has brought the flawed process for removing a sitting President from power to the forefront of American politics. Issues ranging from the inherent political nature of the […]
Fixing an Outdated Inclusion in the Presidential Line of Succession
The United States Presidential Line of Succession includes a ceremonial position and should be changed. Article II, Section 1, Clause 6 of the United States Constitution expressly gives Congress the […]
The Taxpayer First Act: A New Era for Whistleblowers
On July 1, 2019, President Trump signed into law the Taxpayer First Act of 2019, a breakthrough for taxpayer whistleblowers. This Act provides substantive protections for taxpayer whistleblowers including an […]
Legality of the War Against ISIS: Still Disputable
By: Mahira N. Khan The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) grabbed the world’s attention for mass murders, public executions, and the recent beheadings of two American journalists and […]