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EU urged to deploy rapid emergency measures to tame soaring energy costs
world1 month ago

EU urged to deploy rapid emergency measures to tame soaring energy costs

With oil and gas prices rising amid the Iran–Israel war, several EU countries urge Brussels to deploy EU-wide emergency tools—such as price caps, subsidies, demand coordination and windfall taxes—while the European Commission emphasizes long-term plans to diversify supply and reduce demand. Italy, Austria, Slovenia and Slovakia are rallying for concrete, coordinated measures ahead of upcoming EU summits, a push that risks clashing with members who prefer market-led solutions and caution on emergency powers.

via politico.eu|
#emergency-powers#energy-crisis#eu-commission
Experts dismiss plan to seize elections under a national emergency
politics1 month ago

Experts dismiss plan to seize elections under a national emergency

A Florida lawyer's memo arguing the president could use the National Emergencies Act and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to declare a national emergency and seize U.S. elections was ridiculed by legal experts, who say IEEPA targets foreign threats and economic actions, not elections run by the states. The plan would not authorize seizing voting machines or mail ballots, conflicts with the Elections Clause, and rests on flawed readings of Youngstown, making it legally flawed and unconstitutional.

via Democracy Docket|
#constitutional-law#elections#emergency-powers
Supreme Court to Decide Legality of Trump’s Tariffs in Key Case
law-and-courts7 months ago

Supreme Court to Decide Legality of Trump’s Tariffs in Key Case

The Supreme Court is fast-tracking a case to determine if President Trump can use emergency powers to impose tariffs globally, with a decision potentially impacting presidential authority and international trade policies. The case involves legal questions about the authority granted by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and includes multiple challenges from different groups, with oral arguments scheduled for early November.

via The Hill|
#emergency-powers#international-trade#law-and-courts
Trump Appeals to Supreme Court to Maintain Tariffs Amid Legal Challenges
law7 months ago

Trump Appeals to Supreme Court to Maintain Tariffs Amid Legal Challenges

The Trump administration has appealed to the Supreme Court to uphold the legality of its tariffs, arguing that the president has the authority to impose import taxes under federal law, after an appeals court ruled most tariffs illegal. The case highlights ongoing debates over presidential power, trade policy, and the impact of tariffs on businesses and international relations.

via NPR|
#emergency-powers#law#supreme-court
Tensions Rise in D.C. Amid Trump-Related Security Measures and Protests
politics8 months ago

Tensions Rise in D.C. Amid Trump-Related Security Measures and Protests

President Trump declared a public safety emergency in Washington, D.C., using his authority to take control of the city's police force, deploy the National Guard, and send federal law enforcement, marking the first time a president has used such powers to override D.C.'s autonomy, amid concerns over crime and law enforcement authority.

via The New York Times|
#emergency-powers#national-guard#police-takeover