As presidential power has expanded over time, questions about the limits of executive authority under Article II of the Constitution have become increasingly important. Modern administrations—across parties—have tested these boundaries through both foreign and domestic policy decisions, prompting ongoing debate about the scope of the presidency.
Legal scholar John Yoo joined us in conversation with Baker Institute fellow in Political Science Mark P. Jones to explore the evolution of executive power through a constitutional lens. The discussion examined the constitutionality of the Trump Administration’s policies in comparison with those of prior presidencies, placing recent actions within a broader historical and legal context.
This event was co-sponsored by the Baker Institute Student Forum and the American Enterprise Institute.
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Agenda
5:00 pm CT — Reception in Dore Commons
5:30 pm CT — Moderated Discussion
6:15 pm CT — Audience Q&A Session
Speaker
John Yoo
Emanuel Heller Professor of Law at the University of California at Berkeley; Visiting Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute; Distinguished Visiting Scholar at the University of Texas at Austin
Moderator
Mark P. Jones
Fellow in Political Science, Baker Institute