Principles matter the Constitution, progressives, and the Trump Era Ball, Carlos A. creator author. text bibliography Electronic books. nyu 2021 monographic eng remote 1 online resource (302 pages) "Progressives who opposed the Trump administration's policies found themselves repeatedly relying on constitutional principles grounded in federalism, separation of powers, and free speech to resist the federal government. Although many progressives had either criticized or underemphasized those principles before Trump, the principles became vital to progressive causes after Trump was elected. Using dozens of examples from the ways in which Trump abused presidential powers, this book explains how the three sets of principles can help mitigate the harms that autocratic leaders in the Trump mold can inflict on both democratic institutions and vulnerable minorities. In doing so, the book urges progressives to follow this rule of thumb in the post-Trump era: If a constitutional principle was worth deploying to resist Trump's harmful policies and autocratic governance, then it is worth defending in the post-Trump era even if it makes the short-term attainment of progressive objectives more difficult. This type of principled constitutionalism is essential not only because being principled is good in and of itself, but also because being principled in matters related to federalism, separation of powers, and free speech will help both advance progressive causes over the long run and reduce the threats posed by future autocratic leaders in the Trump mold to our system of self-governance, to our democratic values, and to traditionally subordinated minorities. Going forward, progressives should promote and defend constitutional principles grounded in federalism, separation of powers, and free speech regardless of whether they have an ally or an opponent in the White House"-- Federalism before Trump -- Federalism during the Trump Era and beyond -- The presidency before Trump -- The presidency during the Trump Era and beyond -- The First Amendment during the Trump Era and beyond. Carlos A. Ball. Includes bibliographical references and index. n-us--- Constitutional law United States United States Politics and government 2017-2021 États-Unis Politique et gouvernement 2017-2021 Constitutional LAW Legal History Constitutional law Politics and government United States 2017-2021 fast KF4550 .B257 2021 342.73009/0512 Principles matter Ball, Carlos A. New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2021] (DLC) 2021000062 9780197584514 0197584519 9780197584507 0197584500 9780197584491 0197584497 9780197584484 2021000063 http://proxy.library.tamu.edu/login?url=https://academic.oup.com/book/39888 DLC 210105 20260319183929.8 in00005720224 eng