#constitution
3 entries with this tag
Constitutional Violations
Systematic Attacks on Judicial Independence
The Trump administration has waged a sustained campaign against judicial independence — vilifying judges, threatening noncompliance with court orders, intimidating law firms, and defying rulings.
Constitutional Violations
Attempted to End Birthright Citizenship by Executive Order
Trump signed an executive order attempting to strip citizenship from babies born on U.S. soil — directly contradicting the 14th Amendment and 130+ years of Supreme Court precedent. Federal courts unanimously blocked it as "blatantly unconstitutional."
Corruption & Grift
$7.8 Million from Foreign Governments While President
House investigators documented $7.8 million from 20 foreign governments flowing to Trump businesses during his presidency — China alone paid $5.6M. CREW estimates the true total at $13.6M. Trump never sought required congressional consent.