Elizabeth Goitein

Elizabeth Goitein, a co-director of the Liberty and National Security Program at the Brennan Center for Justice, is the author of The New Era of Secret Law.

Trump’s Emergency Powers Are 'Ripe for Abuse'

Few Americans realize the extent to which the president gains power when he declares a national emergency.
- Vishakha Darbha and Elizabeth Goitein
- Dec 5, 2018
The Voorhes

What the President Could Do If He Declares a State of Emergency

From seizing control of the internet to declaring martial law, President Trump may legally do all kinds of extraordinary things.
- Elizabeth Goitein
- January/February 2019 Issue

Elizabeth Goitein

Trump’s Emergency Powers Are 'Ripe for Abuse'

What the President Could Do If He Declares a State of Emergency