Rule of Law
Holding the courts and political branches accountable to the text and history of the Constitution and federal statutes
President Obama addressing Joint Session of Congress | Lawrence Jackson, White House Archives
Summary
The Constitution and its Amendments, as well as numerous federal statutes, guarantee rights for all in America, define responsibilities for government officials, and mark the boundary between the federal and state governments. CAC works to hold those in power accountable to the commands of our Constitution and laws in these areas.
Rule of Law in Brief
Oral Arguments at the Florida Supreme Court | Jeanie 0146, Wikimedia Commons
President Trump’s failure to respect the clear text of the Constitution, as well as its cherished norms and values — including his violations of the Emoluments Clauses — is an attack on the rule of law. CAC works to ensure that no public official is above the law.
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OP-ED: High Crimes
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What Will Chief Justice Roberts Do?
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OP-ED: Congress Has Every Right to Keep Investigating Trump After He’s Gone
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How Biden Can Staff the Executive Branch in the Face of Republican Obstruction
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ISSUE BRIEF: The Historical and Legal Basis for the Exercise of Congressional Oversight Authority
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