The Supreme Court Isn’t a Rubber Stamp
The Atlantic
February 20, 2026
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The Supreme Court has ruled that former President Donald Trump's use of tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) was illegal, marking a significant blow to his authority. The court's decision, which spanned 170 pages with seven justices contributing opinions, found that Trump had overstepped Congress's exclusive power to regulate tariffs as outlined in Article I of the Constitution. This landmark ruling could force the government to refund up to $142 billion collected from illegal tariffs imposed on goods from China, Canada, and Mexico. The case, *Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump*,
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Originally published on The Atlantic on 2/20/2026