Defend judicial oversight, reject excessive presidential powers

The Fact Sheet posted today by President Trump (Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Reins in Independent Agencies to Restore a Government that Answers to the American People – The White House ) sets a concerning precedent that concentrates immense power in the presidency, undermining the system of checks and balances vital to American democracy. The order allows the president to dictate how executive agencies interpret and apply the law, a role traditionally held by the judiciary to maintain separation of powers. Giving the president sole authority to determine the lawfulness of executive actions poses a threat to constitutional principles and individual rights. There must be independent bodies able to serve as a check on presidential overreach without being beholden to the White House. Consolidating so much control in one office erodes accountability and creates an environment ripe for abuse of power. I urge you to denounce this order and defend the judiciary's role in providing oversight and upholding the rule of law as intended by the framers of the Constitution.