Article II and the Growth of the American Presidency with John Yoo

As presidential power has expanded over time, questions about the limits of executive authority under Article II of the Constitution have become increasingly important. Modern administrations—across parties—have tested these boundaries through both foreign and domestic policy decisions, prompting ongoing debate about the scope of the presidency.

Legal scholar John Yoo will join us in conversation with Baker Institute fellow in Political Science Mark P. Jones to explore the evolution of executive power through a constitutional lens. The discussion will examine the constitutionality of the Trump Administration’s policies in comparison with those of prior presidencies, placing recent actions within a broader historical and legal context.
This event is co-sponsored by the Baker Institute Student Forum and the American Enterprise Institute.

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