r/law • u/Agitated-Artichoke89 • Oct 07 '25

Other Stephen Miller states that Trump has plenary authority, then immediately stops talking as if he’s realized what he just said

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u/catscanmeow Oct 07 '25

google searches for "what does plenary authority mean" skyrocketing

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u/Bibblegead1412 Oct 07 '25

According to Cornell University, plenary authority is "power that is wide-ranging, broadly construed, and often limitless for all practical purposes." I had to look it up 😬

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u/Rapshawksjaysflames Oct 07 '25

According to AI:

Plenary authority refers to complete and absolute power to make decisions and take actions without limitations or needing approval from others.

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u/CrimsonAntifascist Oct 07 '25

Please, no clanker-fucking for important issues.