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Presidential Defiance of Unconstitutional Laws: Reviving the Royal Prerogative
Since the mid-1970s American presidents have, with growing frequency, claimed that they have the power to ignore any law they believe is unconstitutional.
| Author(s) | By Christophe May. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 232 |
| Published in | United States |
| Published | 20 Aug 1998 |
| Availability | Not yet available |
Since the mid-1970s American presidents have, with growing frequency, claimed that they have the power to ignore any law they believe is unconstitutional.
Introduction The Original Understanding The Royal Suspending and Dispensing Powers The Founders' Understanding Presidential Practice, 1789-1981 Presidential Practice: Introduction Laws Enacted over a Constitutionally Based Veto Signing Statements:
CHRISTOPHER N. MAY is the James P. Bradley Professor of Constitutional Law at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. Before entering law teaching he was a Legal Services attorney in San Francisco. He is the author of several books, including In the Name of War:
