Law Experts Address Legal Rights Amid Trump's Policies at Penn State

Legal scholars, judges, and professors across the political spectrum have voiced deep concern over the Trump administration’s expansive use of executive power, with many arguing that it exceeds constitutional limits and undermines the rule of law. A bipartisan amicus brief filed by prominent legal scholars and former officials challenges Trump’s 'Liberation Day' tariffs as 'taxation by proclamation,' uniting experts who rarely agree. Law school leaders and civil rights advocates warn of growing anxiety within the legal community about threats to judicial independence, academic freedom, and due process, particularly in light of efforts to deport noncitizens for political speech and bypass established legal procedures. Professors highlight a surge in executive orders, numerous legal challenges, and alleged defiance of court rulings, raising concerns about civil rights, labor protections, and First Amendment violations. Events and discussions nationwide continue to scrutinize the legal strategies and implications of the administration’s actions, reflecting widespread uncertainty about the resilience of American legal norms.