The Constitution gives Congress the power to set tariffs. Congress can delegate aspects of that power to presidents and has done so — but always with conditions and limitations on its exercise. Every ...

If the Court blesses the president’s use of emergency powers to evade Congress, the consequences would be profound.

This violence distorts who gets elected and how they interact with constituents. It can also influence how they vote on ...

With Congress paralyzed and aid programs in jeopardy, state governments are proving to be laboratories for reform and resistance.

Ames Grawert is senior counsel and John L. Neu Justice Counsel in the Brennan Center’s Justice Program. He leads quantitative and policy research focused on trends in crime and the collateral costs of ...