Robert M Chesney’s faculty profile
BBC July 23, 2020
Is it legal to send federal forces into US states?
Professor Robert Chesney provided his legal expertise as he was quoted in a BBC article on whether or not it is legal to send federal forces to protests in various US states.
The Washington Post June 5, 2020
Humvees, helicopters and the National Guard: D.C. officials push back on show of federal force on city streets
Professor Robert Chesney was referenced in a Washington Post article about D.C. officials responding to the use of federal troops in local demonstrations.
Reuters June 1, 2020
Explainer: can Trump send the U.S. military to quell violence at protests?
Professor Robert Chesnsey was quoted in a Reuters article regarding the legality of Trump sending the military to protests.
The Washington Post May 28, 2020
House effort to pass surveillance overhaul collapses after Trump tweets and pushback from DOJ
Professor Robert Chesney was quoted in a Washington Post article regarding the senate-passed legislation overhauling national security powers.
Reuters May 18, 2020
New cases? Deaths? U.S. states’ reopening plans are all over the map
Professor Robert Chesney was quoted in a Reuters article about individual states reopening across the United States and the impact that it will have for the spread of Covid-19.
The Washington Post May 3, 2020
As Washington stumbled, governors stepped to the forefront
Professor Robert Chesney was referenced in a Washington Post article about how the American government is confronting the coronavirus pandemic, and the power balance between the federal government and state leaders.
The Atlantic May 2, 2020
The End of the Imperial Presidency
In an Atlantic article about how Trump is accidentally empowering US governors by ceding some control to the states, Professor Robert Chesney was quoted for his impressive knowledge of constitutional law.
The Washington Post April 14, 2020
Trump says his ‘authority is total.’ Constitutional experts have ‘no idea’ where he got that.
In a Washington Post article about Trump claiming he has “ultimate authority” when questioned about reopening the country, Professor Robert Chesney was quoted about how the Constitution contradicts Trump’s statements.