Supreme Court ruling in Trump v. Slaughter turbocharges presidential power

The high court’s ruling effectively endorses the unitary executive theory, greatly expanding the power of the president.

By: Graham G. Dodds, Concordia University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: June 30, 2026

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Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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By Graham G. Dodds, Concordia University

The U.S. Supreme Court – with its six conservative justices, three of whom were nominated by President Donald Trump – has recently reversed landmark decisions that have long guided American government and society. Over the last few years, the court has stripped federal protection of abortion rights, affirmative action, gun control, and a significant portion of the 1965 Voting Rights Act.

In its highly anticipated decision …

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