The Supreme Court and Executive Power

In this episode, legal scholars Gillian Metzger, Julian Mortenson, and Ilya Somin discuss the Supreme Court’s approach to executive power in recent decisions. Thomas Donnelly, lead scholar at the National Constitution Center, moderates. This conversation was recorded live in Philadelphia on July 7, 2026, as part of the National Constitution Center’s 2026 Supreme Court Review, which is presented in partnership with the Center on the Structural Constitution at Texas A&M University School of Law. The program featured three panels with scholars of differing perspectives examining the Court’s 2025-2026 term, its approach to executive power, and civil discourse within and concerning the Court.

Resources

• 2026 Supreme Court Review: Key Decisions, Executive Power, Civil Discourse, National Constitution Center
• Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump (2026)
• Trump v. Slaughter (2026)
• Trump v. Cook (2026)
• Trump v. Illinois (2025)

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