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Emergency powers, presidential authority, rule of law, and executive overreach — in this in-depth interview, legal scholar H. Jefferson Powell, former Department of Justice official and constitutional expert, talks with journalist Dalton Delan about how U.S. presidents have used (and abused) emergency powers from Lincoln and FDR to George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump.

Powell explains why the United States has lived in a near-constant state of declared emergencies, why Congress struggles to rein in presidential authority, and how the Supreme Court’s deference to executive power could shape the future of American democracy. He discusses reforms proposed by the Brennan Center for Justice, the constitutional limits of executive action, and the critical role of the courts in defending due process and checks and balances.

Topics Covered:
The history and legal basis of emergency powers in America
Why Congress rarely limits presidential authority
How the courts interpret “national emergencies”
Executive power from 9/11 to today
The constitutional risks of permanent emergencies
Reforms to protect democracy and the rule of law