What Are the Limits of Emergency Executive Powers?

The use of presidential emergency powers has raised controversy under administrations of both parties. President Trump’s attempt to transfer funds to build his border wall, the CDC’s eviction moratorium and OSHA vaccine mandate, Title 42 border expulsions, and President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan have all raised questions of overreach. This panel explored the pros and cons of executive emergency powers and whether or not there should be tighter constraints on their use. Featuring: Daniel J. Dew, Legal Policy Director, Pacific Legal Foundation Elizabeth Goitein, Senior Director, Liberty & National Security Program, Brennan Center for Justice at New York University Law School Ilya Somin, Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University Moderator: Ilya Shapiro, Senior Fellow and Director of Constitutional Studies, Manhattan Institute