Learning Resources Inc. v. Trump: Major Questions Doctrine and Tariffs

Описание: In this video for my Administrative Law and Statutory Interpretation courses, we dive into the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Learning Resources Inc. v. Trump (2026). This case represents one of the most significant applications of the Major Questions Doctrine and the Separation of Powers in recent history.

We explore the core of the dispute: Does the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) grant the President the authority to unilaterally impose tariffs? The Court's ruling clarifies the boundaries of delegated statutory authority and reaffirms that the power to tax—which includes tariffs—resides exclusively with Congress under Article I.

What we cover:
• Statutory Interpretation: How the Court analyzed the phrase "regulate importation" and why the absence of words like "duty" or "tax" was decisive.
• Administrative Law & The Major Questions Doctrine: Chief Justice Roberts’ reasoning on why "vast economic and political significance" requires clear congressional authorization.
• Constitutional Conflict: The distinction between the President’s Article II foreign affairs powers and Congress’s Article I taxing power.
• Each concurring and dissenting opinion in the case

Whether you are a law student, a practitioner, or just interested in how the Supreme Court limits executive overreach, this breakdown provides a useful overview of the 2026 tariff decision.

CHAPTERS:
00:01 Introduction
00:40 The Big Takeaway
01:50 The Issues
02:35 The Statute
03:10 The Word "Regulate"
04:04 Brief Factual Background
05:49 Quirky Procedural Issue
06:43 The Holding
08:17 "Regulate" Does Not Mean "Tax"
09:57 Major Questions Doctrine
11:22 Holding Highlight
12:05 Constitutional Issue: "Exportation"
12:40 Gorsuch Concurrence
13:46 Barrett Concurrence
14:48 Kagan Concurrence
15:28 Jackson Concurrence
16:31 Kavanaugh Dissent
17:41 Thomas Dissent
18:24 Where This Leaves Us
19:06 Conclusion

Download the Supreme Court’s opinion here: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions...

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