Chris Edelson

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Chris Edelson is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Government at American University. His teaching and research interests focus on constitutional interpretation, presidential power, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Prior to joining the AU faculty, Professor Edelson practiced employment discrimination law and also served as state legislative director for the Human Rights Campaign. Classes taught include Civil Rights and Liberties, The American Constitution, Individual Freedom v. Authority, and The Constitution, National Security and the “War on Terror”.

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Emergency Presidential Powe...

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“The fact that presidents have done something does not necessarily make it right or constitutional.”
Chris Edelson, Emergency Presidential Power: From the Drafting of the Constitution to the War on Terror

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“The fact that presidents have done something does not necessarily make it right or constitutional.”
Chris Edelson, Emergency Presidential Power: From the Drafting of the Constitution to the War on Terror

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