Legal Challenges to Trump's Tariffs by GOP Legal Elites
Vox examines the potential legal challenges to Trump's tariffs by some GOP legal elites and the influence of conservative judges in the Supreme Court. They emphasize the importance of public statements from legal and political elites in shaping judicial decisions.
Key Points
- Conservative judges responsive to public statements from legal and media elites
- Historical examples of judicial decisions influenced by ideological allies
- The role of establishment politicians in shaping constitutional arguments
Pros
- Potential legal challenge to Trump's tariffs
- Influence of conservative judges in the Supreme Court
Cons
- Uncertainty over how the Republican Supreme Court will rule