President Trump's Executive Orders Raise Constitutional Concerns Over Power Abuse
A recent symposium at the University of St. Thomas Law School highlighted concerns regarding executive orders issued during President Trump's administration. The discussion focused on the constitutional implications of these orders, particularly those affecting law firms. A draft of the symposium remarks, titled 'Abuse of Power in the Second Trump Administration,' was shared, emphasizing two controversial executive actions. The first is the birthright citizenship executive order, which contradicts the Fourteenth Amendment's provision that all persons born or naturalized in the U.S. are citizens. The second is the suspension of the TikTok Ban, a law passed by Congress and upheld by the Supreme Court. The administration's decision not to enforce this law, without declaring it unconstitutional, raises questions about the constitutional obligation to ensure laws are faithfully executed. 
