"The Emergency Presidency at Twenty-Five"

A new analysis examines how the expansion of presidential emergency powers has reshaped governance in the United States, tracing its evolution over the past quarter-century. The piece argues that extraordinary executive authority, once rare, has become a defining feature of modern leadership, raising concerns about accountability and constitutional limits. Drawing on legal and historical perspectives, the author explores how crises—both real and perceived—have justified broad presidential actions, often with lasting consequences. Scholars and policymakers will find this examination of executive overreach particularly relevant amid ongoing debates over power and oversight.

A very interesting article by my colleague Prof. Michael McConnell (Stanford Law, Hoover) in the City Journal; in addition to… The post "The Emergency Presidency at Twenty-Five" appeared first on Reason Magazine.