Trump's 'Emoluments' Defense Argues He Can Violate the Constitution With Impunity. That Can't Be Right
Erwin Chemerinsky
When the president of the United States violates the Constitution there must be a way for a federal court to hear the case and provide a remedy. Three different lawsuits have been filed against President Trump claiming that he is violating the emoluments clauses of the Constitution by receiving unlawful payments or other benefits from foreign governments and from the United States.