Is the U.S. experiencing a constitutional crisis?

Steamboat Institute, in partnership with VMI’s Center for Leadership and Ethics, is proud to present a compelling debate on the following resolution: Be it resolved, the U.S. is experiencing a constitutional crisis. Arguing the affirmative is Daniel Farbman, Associate Professor & McHale Faculty Research Scholar, Boston College Law School. Arguing the negative is Jonathan Turley, J.B. and Maurice C. Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law, George Washington University Law School. Moderator is Kaylee McGhee White, Editor-in-Chief for Independent Women Features; Tony Blankley Fellow, Steamboat Institute.

00:00 - 6:00 - Opening
6:00 - 10:00 - Pre-debate poll and speaker introductions
10:00 - 16:00 - Opening remarks by Daniel Farbman
16:00 - 21:00 - Opening remarks by Jonathan Turley
21:00 - 29:00 - How do you define a constitutional crisis?
29:00 - 35:00 - Is Trump abusing his power with the National Guard?
35:00 - 40:00 - Different authorities who are misusing their powers.
40:00 - 49:00 - Do these actions show a crisis, or just tensions in power?
49:00 - 53:00 - Do the recent attacks on alleged drug smugglers without Congress's approval suggest an abuse of power?
53:00 - 59:00 - Should Congress be more aggressive in asserting its power?
59:00 - 1:02:00 - 'When we are divided, we do less'
1:02:00 - 1:13:00 - If we are in a crisis, how should the Constitution be changed?
1:13:00 - 1:18:00 - Does the Constitution prevent fires, or put them out?
1:18:00 - 1:20:00 - Is the crisis a call to action?
1:20:00 - 1:31:00 - Closing statments
1:31:00 - 1:36:05 - Post-debate poll