Fraenkel offered a simple, yet powerful, picture of how the #constitutional & #legal foundations of the Weimar Republic eroded, & were replaced by #strongman-style rule in which the commands of the #Nazi Party & its leader became paramount. His perspective was not grounded in abstract political theory; it grew instead from his experience as a Jewish lawyer in Nazi Berlin representing #dissidents & other disfavored clients.

Will #trump direct #SCOTUS to end #ACA - In April US #SupremeCourt will hear arguments in a case w serious #health and financial consequences for millions of #Americans in every state. At issue is whether the Affordable Care Act requirement that insurers cover preventive care at no cost to patients is #constitutional. If ACA’s no-cost preventive-care provision is ruled unconstitutional, Americans would need 2 pay 4 such care or forgo it. #healthcare #medicine healthjournalism.org/blog/2025… #insurance