Most people think the Bill of Rights is our primary constitutional safeguard. Joshua Claybourn argues that the true strength of the Constitution lies in the separation of powers, a principle he believes is increasingly under pressure. Using the ongoing legal battles over presidential tariffs as a case study, Claybourn will explore how executive authority, congressional power over taxation and commerce, and constitutional checks and balances intersect. The discussion will examine why these issues matter for American democracy and the role Congress plays in maintaining the balance of power.

Speaker: Joshua Claybourn

Date & Time: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 | 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Location: Willard Library, The Browning Galleries

Hosted by: League of Women Voters of Southwestern Indiana