Taxation by Proclamation: How Tariffs Define the Crisis of Executive Power
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Speaker
Joshua Claybourn
Date & Time
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
6:00–7:30 p.m.
Location
Willard Library
The Browning Galleries
Hosted by
League of Women Voters of Southwestern Indiana
Most people think the Bill of Rights is our primary constitutional safeguard. Joshua Claybourn argues that the true strength of the Constitution lies in the separation of powers, a principle he believes is increasingly under pressure. Using the ongoing legal battles over presidential tariffs as a case study, Claybourn will explore how executive authority, congressional power over taxation and commerce, and constitutional checks and balances intersect. The discussion will examine why these issues matter for American democracy and the role Congress plays in maintaining the balance of power.
Joshua Claybourn
Date & Time
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
6:00–7:30 p.m.
Location
Willard Library
The Browning Galleries
Hosted by
League of Women Voters of Southwestern Indiana
Most people think the Bill of Rights is our primary constitutional safeguard. Joshua Claybourn argues that the true strength of the Constitution lies in the separation of powers, a principle he believes is increasingly under pressure. Using the ongoing legal battles over presidential tariffs as a case study, Claybourn will explore how executive authority, congressional power over taxation and commerce, and constitutional checks and balances intersect. The discussion will examine why these issues matter for American democracy and the role Congress plays in maintaining the balance of power.
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Where is it happening?
Willard Public Library, 21 N 1st Ave,Evansville, Indiana, United States
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Host or PublisherLeague of Women Voters of Southwestern Indiana
