COVID-19 Alert
August 8, 2020 Presidential Actions
On Saturday, August 8, 2020, President Trump unilaterally issued one executive order (which is law if the Constitution or a statute gives the President the power to issue such order) and three memoranda (whereby the President is not required to cite legal authority) in order to provide financial assistance during the COVID-19 crisis. Legal challenges are expected. In the meantime, congressional Republicans and Democrats appear willing to continue negotiating for a mutually agreeable COVID-19 stimulus relief package...
