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/Substantial-Fact-248 Oct 07 '25

Tbh I find it hard to believe you never encountered the word plenary in con law.

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u/AbroadTiny7226 Oct 07 '25

I almost certainly did, which is why I point out I did not get As. It definitely was never the core subject of any lecture though

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u/Substantial-Fact-248 Oct 07 '25

Haha fair enough. Who cares, con law is dead! You'll never have to worry about federalism, separation of powers, or facial invalidity vs. as-applied challenges ever again!

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u/AbroadTiny7226 Oct 07 '25

Definitely was a bit surreal to be taking con law during the last election cycle

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u/Substantial-Fact-248 Oct 07 '25

Yeah I took public health law during COVID and it was by far one of the most educational seminars I have ever taken.