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July 27, 2023
Matt Ford
Leonard Leo’s Slippery Trick for Dodging the Scrutiny of Congress
The Federalist Society’s leader is hoping to pluck a “get out of jail free” card from Donald Trump’s back pocket.
July 9, 2020
Matt Ford
The Supreme Court Brings the Presidency Back From a Lawless Brink
Today's decisions may not provide the deus ex machina that brings down Trump, but they slam the brakes on runaway executive power.
May 13, 2020
Matt Ford
For Trump, Following the Law Is an Undue Burden
Much like their client, the White House’s lawyers don’t seem to understand what a president does, but they’re not letting that stop them.
April 28, 2020
Matt Ford
The Supreme Court Eyes an Escape Hatch From Trump’s Corruption
Faced with having to choose between the president and Congress, the justices want to permanently abdicate their role as adjudicators.
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