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Lawyer takes Trump to Task over Unchecked Presidential Powers

Al Jazeera Thursday 02 July 2026, 03:16 UTC 1 min read
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Lawyer takes Trump to Task over Unchecked Presidential Powers Lawyer takes Trump to Task over Unchecked Presidential Powers Constitutional lawyer Bruce Fein says the US was founded on the principle that governments exist to protect inalienable rights. He argues expanded presidential powers and unchecked authority represents a step backwards for US democracy. Published On 2 Jul 2026

Lawyer takes Trump to Task over Unchecked Presidential Powers Lawyer takes Trump to Task over Unchecked Presidential Powers Constitutional lawyer Bruce Fein says the US was founded on the principle that governments exist to protect inalienable rights. He argues expanded presidential powers and unchecked authority represents a step backwards for US democracy. Published On 2 Jul 2026
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