Bill Maher Offers a Simple Explanation for Why He Trashes the Left More...
Trump Continues to Increase His Lead Over Harris in Latest Electoral College Projection
Did You Miss This Damning Article About Kamala Harris on Axios?
Trump Spills What He'll Never Do Again If Elected Again
Why the SAVE Act terrifies Democrats
Josh Shapiro Warns Dems Not to 'Underestimate' Trump's Debate Skills
This Small Ohio Town Is Being Overrun By illegal Haitian Immigrants
U.S. Cuts Another Massive Check to Ukraine
Netanyahu Fears Hamas Will Smuggle Hostages Into Iran
Wait Until You Hear Joe Scarborough's Latest Lunacy Claim
Teacher Who Refused to Refer to Students by 'Preferred Pronouns' Jailed for the...
Trump Announces a Role for Dr. Ben Carson In His Administration
Longtime Democrat Alan Dershowitz Leaves His Party: 'Absolutely Disgusted'
Tim Walz Won't Like This Attraction That Drew Crowds at His Own State...
Antisemitism From the Right
OPINION

Constitutionality of President Obama's autopen signature on Patriot Act extension questioned by Tom Graves

The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
A conservative Georgia congressman is questioning whether President Barack Obama had the constitutional authority to use a mechanical autopen to sign an extension of the “Patriot Act” into law last night.
Advertisement

In a letter sent Friday, Rep. Tom Graves, who voted against the bill, asked Obama to confirm that the bill was “presented to you prior to the autopen signing” and to provide “a detailed, written explanation of your constitutional authority to assign a surrogate the responsibility of signing bills passed by Congress into law.”

Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0511/55834.html#ixzz1NZh1dvkQ

Join the conversation as a VIP Member

Recommended

Trending on Townhall Videos