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Separation of Powers

A view of the U.S. Supreme Court building with the American flag waving in front
Feb 20, 2026

SCOTUS rejects ‘emergency’ tariffs imposed by Trump

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled IEEPA does not authorize President Trump to impose tariffs targeting drug trafficking or trade deficits.

President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress
Aug 26, 2025

Court throws out Trump lawsuit against all Maryland federal judges

A federal judge on Tuesday threw out the Trump administration’s lawsuit against Maryland’s entire federal bench in a ruling that underscored the extraordinary nature of the suit, slamming it as “potentially calamitous."

Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks at a news conference at the Drug Enforcement Administration, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Jul 29, 2025

DOJ files misconduct complaint against deportation case judge

The Justice Department on Monday filed a misconduct complaint against the federal judge who has clashed with President Donald Trump ‘s administration over deportations to a notorious prison in El Salvador.

The Capitol in Washington, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024
Mar 6, 2025

Second federal judge extends block preventing Trump administration from freezing funding

A second federal judge on Thursday extended a block barring the Trump administration from freezing grants and loans potentially totaling trillions of dollars.

Dec 28, 2017

Constitutional Law : Separation of Powers – Apportionment – State Agency

Barrett v. Greitens (MLW No. 71262/Case No. WD80837 – 16 pages)(Mo.Ct.App. W.D. Howard, J.)


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