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The Role of Constitutional Courts in Reviewing Executive Emergency Powers

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In the U.S., the Supreme Court can strike down presidential actions even during declared emergencies; for instance, in 1952 it limited Truman's seizure of steel mills, underscoring that courts can check executive power even in crises.

Why this is interesting

Imagine a country facing a sudden crisis—can its leader lawfully suspend rights? Who decides where emergency power ends and tyranny begins?