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Neil Gorsuch Warns of President's Growing Power in Supreme Court Hearing

Neil Gorsuch Warns of President's Growing Power in Supreme Court Hearing

Summary

Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch expressed concerns over the growing power of U.S. presidents. During a Supreme Court hearing, Gorsuch questioned the limits of President Trump's tariff powers and the potential for future presidents to have unchecked authority.

Key Facts

  • Neil Gorsuch is a Supreme Court Justice appointed by President Trump.
  • Gorsuch raised questions about the limits of presidential power.
  • The context was a Supreme Court hearing on President Trump's tariffs.
  • The debate involved "major questions" and "nondelegation" doctrines, which relate to how much authority can be given to presidents.
  • Gorsuch warned of a shift in power from Congress to the President.
  • The Solicitor General acknowledged that future presidents could use the same powers for different issues, like climate change.
  • This story is still developing, and more updates are expected.

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