Prof. William Howell examines President Obama's place in the grand trajectory of presidential power
December 16, 2014
Jake J. Smith

Imperial. Unilateral. Over-reaching. These are just a few of the terms that have been used to describe President Obama's recent actions on immigration. But is this a Constitutional crisis, typical partisan squabbling, or something else entirely? Chicago Harris Prof. William Howell, expert on the US presidency and separation of powers, helps navigate this prickly terrain. Hear his take on the immigration debate, how presidents always expand their authority—and why that may not be a bad thing.

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