We can't trust parchment barriers against encroaching spirit of power

The encroaching spirit of power

The ongoing efforts of federal judges to contain President Donald Trump’s usurpation of congressional authority reflect an enduring theme: the fundamental conflict between power and law underlies the entire scope of political history.

We cannot trust parchment barriers against the encroaching spirit of power

For as long as men and women have sought to shape and limit executive power through regulations and laws, the weakness of the cause has been repeatedly exposed.

We can't trust parchment barriers against encroaching spirit of power

The ongoing eff orts of federal judges to contain President Donald Trump's usurpation of congressional authority reflects an enduring theme: the fundamental conflict between power and law underlies the entire scope of political history. For as long as men and…