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A Constitutional Crisis

A Constitutional Crisis

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As 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.

Guests: Adam 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.

Sidebar: Is Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship “Dred
Scott II”?

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