Mona interviews Georgetown law professor Stephen Vladeck on executive orders, birthright citizenship, Congress not doing its job, and whether Trump will defy the Supreme Court.
Referenced Cases:
Referenced Cases:
Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer (1952) – Commonly referred to as the "Steel Seizure Case," it involved President Truman's attempt to take control of steel mills during the Korean War.
Korematsu v. United States (1944) – Upheld the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II; later criticized but not formally overturned until its repudiation in Trump v. Hawaii.
Ex Parte Endo (1944) – A companion case to Korematsu, ruling the detention of a loyal Japanese American citizen was unauthorized by statute.
Trump v. Hawaii (2018) – Upheld the Trump administration's travel ban but included the repudiation of Korematsu as part of the decision.
United States v. Wong Kim Ark (1898) – Affirmed the principle of birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment.
INS v. Chadha (1983) – Declared legislative vetoes unconstitutional, affecting the National Emergencies Act.
TikTok-related Executive Orders and Litigation – Mentioned in the context of national security and executive overreach.
Referenced Works:
The U.S. Constitution:- Article II: Presidential powers.
- 14th Amendment: Citizenship clause.
- Article II: Presidential powers.
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