Can the President impose taxes without Congress?

In this episode of Courtside Commentary, NCLA President Mark Chenoweth sits down with Senior Litigation Counsel Andrew Morris and small business owner Emily Ley to expose how the President is using emergency powers to impose tariffs—without congressional approval.

Emily, founder of the planner company Simplified, is one of several entrepreneurs fighting back in Simplified v. Trump, NCLA’s lawsuit challenging unlawful tariffs that are hurting American businesses and consumers alike.

What’s at stake?

Can the President use emergency powers to tax Americans?

Why tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) are unconstitutional.

How these hidden taxes impact small businesses like Simplified.
Why Congress—not the Executive—holds the power to tax under the Constitution.

From taxes on paper to a modern battle over economic liberty, this case revives the founding cry: “No taxation without representation.”

💡 Curious how your daily purchases are affected by unauthorized executive power? Start here.

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