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Will Courts Keep Checking the President?
The Supreme Court shouldn’t back down.
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Michael Waldman
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The Lasting Effects of Voter Suppression
New research shows that many people blocked from voting don’t come back for the next election.
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Michael Waldman
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Substack Live with Joyce Vance and Michael Waldman
A recording from Brennan Center's live video
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Brennan Center
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Joyce Vance
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Past Presidents Have Tested the Emoluments Clause — This Time is Different
A gifted jet from Qatar and crypto transactions raise novel questions about presidential self-enrichment.
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Michael Waldman
New Study Shows Runaway Influence of Dark Money in Politics
Unknown entities poured billions of dollars into the 2024 election.
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Michael Waldman
Early Victory for Voting Rights
A judge blocked a key part of the president’s attempt to rewrite election rules.
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Michael Waldman
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The Obscure Supreme Court Case that Could Prevent a Recession
The Fed’s independence is at stake.
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Michael Waldman
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