Trump Wins First Round in Legal Battle Over Emoluments
Judge George Daniels said it's up to Congress, not citizens, to enforce the Foreign Emoluments Clause. "Congress is not a potted plant," he said.
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The Court Challenge Begins: Is Trump Taking Unconstitutional Emoluments?
On Wednesday, a federal judge will hear arguments in a case that asks: Is President Trump taking the kind of benefits banned by the Constitution? Step 1 is deciding whether plaintiffs have standing.
Democratic Lawmakers Sue Trump, Handing The President Another Legal Challenge
Members of Congress say President Trump is violating the Constitution by profiting from foreign governments — without congressional consent. The more than 190 Democrats want the court to make it stop.
Attorneys General Of Maryland And D.C. Sue Trump Over His Businesses
Another lawsuit has been filed to force President Trump to sell off his businesses. But this one is different: It was filed on behalf of attorneys general in Maryland and the District of Columbia.
Trump Administration Calls For Lawsuit About His Businesses To Be Dismissed
The president filed a motion maintaining the court doesn't have jurisdiction over the subject matter. A nonprofit group says that Trump is violating the Constitution's Emolument Clause.
House Oversight Panel Has Questions About Trump Businesses And Foreign Emoluments
The Constitution says federal officers can't take emoluments — money — from foreign governments and officials. Two lawmakers question Trump's plan to avoid the constitutional issue at his hotels.
Ethics Watchdogs Want U.S. Attorney To Investigate Trump's Business Interests
They say Trump is violating the Constitution's Emoluments Clause by doing deals with entities linked to foreign governments.
China OKs 38 Trump Trademarks; Critics Say It Violates Emoluments Clause
The Chinese Trademark Office had denied Trump those naming rights for a decade even as Chinese-owned businesses used his name without paying licensing fees.
Can Groups Sue Over Trump's Business Conflicts Even If They Weren't Harmed?
Many groups are raising questions about President Trump's conflicts of interest, but do they have the "standing" to challenge him in court? Some legal experts say Trump's business competitors might.
Ethics Experts File Lawsuit Saying Trump's Overseas Interests Violate Constitution
The group filing the suit says it is asking a federal court "to stop President Trump from violating the Constitution by illegally receiving payments from foreign governments."