Brennan Center for Justice experts share perspectives on the Trump administration’s actions.
Donald Trump’s first weeks in office have been marked by disregard for the rule of law. He has fired government officials, cut off payments, locked employees out of their offices, and directed prosecutors not to enforce a major anticorruption law, in most cases without legal authority. And he appears to have delegated a large swath of executive power to his unelected patron, Elon Musk. Courts have responded, issuing a slew of orders demanding that the new administration comply with federal law and the Constitution — just like every other president and, indeed, every person in the nation is required to do.
The Brennan Center is uniquely positioned to provide vital context and expertise during this period of upheaval. While no one can be totally sure what will happen next during these extraordinary times, our lawyers and policy advocates can tell you what should happen next, according to U.S. law.
Join us on Monday, February 24, at 3 p.m. ET for a virtual conversation with Brennan Center experts about what’s happening to our democracy and how you can play your part in defending the rule of law.
Speakers:
Moderator: Michael Waldman, President and CEO, Brennan Center
Elizabeth Goitein, Senior Director, Brennan Center Liberty and National Security Program
Sean Morales-Doyle, Director, Brennan Center Voting Rights Program
Daniel Weiner, Director, Brennan Center Elections and Government Program
Barton Gellman, Senior Adviser, Brennan Center
Thursday, February 20, 3:00 PM
Broadcast live on You Tube
