Lawfare – Rogue Judges and National Injunctions with Professor James Todd
Recently, the Supreme Court heard arguments regarding the ending of birthright citizenship, and more broadly, the legality of country-wide injunctions and restraining orders from federal district judges. For some thoughts on this and other aspects of the current lawfare by the left
Rogue Judges and National Injunctions – an analysis from Professor James Todd, Chairman of the Politics Department at Palm Beach Atlantic University
Professor James Todd
What is the precedent for all this and what are the tools available to fight it? For some thoughts on this and the role that Congress and the Supreme Court will play in its evolution, join us as Professor Todd unpacks this historical assault on the separation of powers.
Program Noon – 1PM, Buffet starts at 11:30AM
Cash Bar Available
Palm Beach Kennel Club – Paddock Restaurant
1111 N Congress Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
MAP
$30/Members $35/Guests
Pay at the door.
Make sure you submit your RSVP in advance by clicking on our link below:
Republican Club of the Palm Beaches
213 29th Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 855-0749
Dr. James Todd joined the Palm Beach Atlantic faculty in 2015, and is currently the Academic Affairs Director for the LeMieux Center for Public Policy. He specializes in American governmental institutions and constitutional law. Dr. Todd serves as an academic advisor to the pre-law students at PBA and directs the PBA Mock Trial team, which he founded in 2016. Dr. Todd teaches the subjects of American government and politics, constitutional law, political science research methods, the Freedom in American Society course, and courses in the humanities sequence. He won the 2023 Charles and Hazel Corts Award for Outstanding Teaching.
Dr. Todd’s research and writing focus on the Supreme Court’s influence on American society. His research has appeared in the Journal of Law and Courts and the Journal of Supreme Court History. He regularly gives public talks and media commentary about the Constitution, the Supreme Court, and American politics in the West Palm Beach area.
Dr. Todd received a Ph.D. in political science and a J.D. degree, both from the University of Alabama. Prior to his academic appointment, he was a practicing attorney for 10 years.
Thoughts on National Security with Brigadier General Mark Holler
Our speaker on April 22nd was retired Brigadier General Mark Holler. A club member, General Holler brings a wealth of insight and experience to the topic of National Security Policy.
He began his talk by listing the key national security influences – Politics, Policy and Strategy.
In the political domain, our past approaches to the world have been defined by the theories of realism (enduring competition among self interested states), liberalism (relations governed by international law and the sovereign equality of states) and institutionalism (a dependence on enduring international organizations that establish rules for states to follow).
Although some would argue that Reagan and Nixon (with Kissinger) were realists, Mark argues that Donald Trump is the first true realist we have had as President since World War II. That rings true as nothing is more realist than “America First”.
Mark describes the Trump foreign policy as two objectives: End America’s decline; and Advance US Supremacy for national security.
We as a nation are in decline in so many areas, such as open borders, excessive national debt, DEI, military readiness, trade imbalances and supply chain dependencies, and the Trump agenda is addressing them all by using all the levers of national power. These include Diplomatic (peace talks, bilateral meetings with other leaders), Information (end running the legacy media with Truth Social, X, YouTube, Rumble), Military (major improvements in recruiting, judicious but active use), and Economic (sanctions, tariffs, energy dominance, DOGE).
Overall, Mark was optimistic for the future.
In the Q&A session, he was asked about triggering China (steps to head off a ran at Taiwan), Russia (2nd best army in Ukraine, not the world), military action against Iran (yes, probably) and our vulnerability to hypersonic weapons (classified but we have them too).
Brigadier General Mark Holler to be April Speaker
The Trump National Security Policy – an analysis from a former military leader with experience in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
General Mark Holler
Program Noon – 1PM, Buffet starts at 11:30AM
Cash Bar Available
Palm Beach Kennel Club – Paddock Restaurant
1111 N Congress Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
MAP
$30/Members $35/Guests
Pay at the door.
Make sure you submit your RSVP in advance by clicking on our link below:
Republican Club of the Palm Beaches
213 29th Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 855-0749
Brigadier General (Ret.) Mark A. Holler most recently served as the Deputy Commanding General – Operations for Eight Army in South Korea (2022-23). A native of Florida, Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Holler graduated from the University of North Florida in 1992 as a ROTC Distinguished Military Graduate. His advanced education includes a master’s degree in military operational art and science and a master’s degree in strategic studies.
Over a 31-year active duty career, Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Holler served in leadership positions ranging from platoon leader to commanding general. He served a total of eight years overseas, to include five combat tours in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, and three assignments within the Pacific region. Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Holler also served in the Pentagon as the Director of Fires on the Army staff and Executive Officer to the Inspector General of the Army.
Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Holler’s awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit (six awards), Bronze Star (three awards), Meritorious Service Medal (five awards), and Joint Service Commendation Medal. His badges include the Ranger Tab, Master Parachutist Badge, Combat Action Badge, Senior Space Badge, Inspector General Badge, and the Army Staff Identification Badge.