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American democracy is facing unprecedented strain. President Trump is pushing the limits of executive power, openly challenging the Constitution and our system of checks and balances. Since taking office, he has attempted to revoke birthright citizenship from the children of undocumented immigrants, invoked emergency powers to sidestep Congress, and deployed military forces against civilians. He has also used an antiquated wartime authority during peacetime to carry out his immigration crackdown. Additionally, his administration is marked by glaring conflicts of interest and policies that benefit his businesses and his top campaign donors.
The Brennan Center has prepared this resource to provide journalists with the legal and political context around these developments.
Alien Enemies Act
Explainer: The Alien Enemies Act, Explained
Latino Immigrants Are Not ‘Alien Enemies’
The Alien Enemies Act Is Outdated, Dangerous, and Ripe for Abuse
Domestic Deployment of the Military
Unpacking Trump’s Order Authorizing Domestic Deployment of the Military
Explainer: Martial Law Explained
Explainer: The Posse Comitatus Act Explained
Explainer: The Insurrection Act Explained
Immigration Issues and ICE
Budget Bill Massively Increases Funding for Immigration Detention
Event: The Guarantee of Birthright Citizenship
Presidents Can’t End Birthright Citizenship
Explainer: The Immigration Court System, Explained
Election Security
Survey Finds Election Officials Want More Support Amid Federal Cutbacks and Ongoing Threats
How the Federal Government Is Undermining Election Security
The Trump Administration Is Going After Our Elections Too
Election Officials in Communities of Color Face More Abuse
Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ‘Shadow Docket’
Will Courts Keep Checking the President?
The Iran Conflict
Congress Sleeps Through a Military Strike on Iran
Big Money in Politics
Wealthy Donors See Returns in House Budget Overhaul
Money’s Control Over Politics Has Never Been Greater
Explainer: Citizens United Explained
How do large political donations weaken our democracy? (Spanish Only)
The Rise of America’s Broligarchy and What to Do About It
White Supremacy and Racism
Why White Supremacist Groups Attract Latinos to Their Ranks
Hidden in Plain Sight: Racism, White Supremacy, and Far-Right Militancy in Law Enforcement
