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Every president, starting with George Washington, has used the power of the presidency to issue executive orders. Few tools in American governance offer as much immediate influence as these orders — but it’s important to remember they are not without limits. People affected by executive orders often question the legality of these presidential decrees, and their challenges can ultimately make their way through the court system.

Lisa Manheim, a Charles I. Stone Professor of Law at the University of Washington School of Law, explains that suing in response to an executive order can be possible — but challenging. In three minutes, she explains the different routes available for bringing lawsuits against executive orders, as well as other ways they can be stopped.