Federalist Society Presents: Tuan Samahon on "All the President's Czars"

Prof. Samahhon will speak on "All the President's Czars." Like prior presidencies, the Obama Administration has employed high-ranking ‘czars’ to address politically visible issues. These individuals often operate “above” and “outside” agencies in order to coordinate multi-agency efforts. Often they work directly with the President. They, however, may not be subject to congressional oversight or to the Senate’s advice and consent. This lack of accountability raises concerns modern presidencies have skirted the check-and-balance of the appointments process. Are these czars “constitutional,” that is, do their appointments violate the Appointments Clause? Professor Samahon will address the broader constitutional issues at stake, including the appropriate scope of executive power in our unitary executive. Boyd Constitutional Law Professor Sylvia Lazos will provide critical commentary.