Power on Trial at Last!
Justice Under Pressure
American justice faces a defining test as Donald Trump’s legal reckoning raises doubts about whether
“the principle that no one is above the law” is enforceable or symbolic.
The moment is shaped less by spectacle than by subtle legal decisions with lasting impact.
Power and Precedent
As the article notes, “Precedent is being written not
through sweeping declarations, but through technical choices.”
Procedural rulings and narrow interpretations now determine how
far executive power can stretch before consequences apply.
Institutional Tests
Courts, investigators, and Congress all face critical choices.
Judges must decide whether to enforce limits or allow ambiguity,
while lawmakers must choose between protecting institutions or exploiting them.
When justice turns political, legitimacy weakens.
What’s at Stake
The greatest risk is public resignation.
“Failure would not arrive as chaos, but as resignation.”
With the world watching, the outcome will decide whether equality before the law endures—or fades into myth.
