Fact Check: Supreme Court urged to intervene in Trump's unlawful tariff crisis.

Fact Check: Supreme Court Urged to Intervene in Trump's Unlawful Tariff Crisis

What We Know

Recently, two educational toy manufacturers, Learning Resources and hand2mind, filed a request with the U.S. Supreme Court to expedite their challenge against tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump. They argue that Trump lacked the authority to impose these tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), claiming that no president had previously invoked this law to impose tariffs in its nearly 50-year history (New York Times, NBC News).

The companies had previously won a ruling from a district court that deemed the tariffs unlawful; however, that ruling is currently on hold pending appeals (Bloomberg). The manufacturers are seeking to bypass the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, which typically reviews such cases, and are asking the Supreme Court to hear their case directly and quickly, potentially scheduling arguments as early as September or October (NBC News).

In a separate case, the Court of International Trade also ruled against the administration's tariffs, but that decision is also paused, allowing the tariffs to remain in effect while litigation continues (New York Times).

Analysis

The claim that the Supreme Court has been urged to intervene in what is characterized as an "unlawful tariff crisis" is partially true. The toy companies have indeed filed a request for the Supreme Court to expedite their case, which indicates a significant legal challenge to the tariffs. However, the characterization of the situation as a "crisis" may be subjective and reflects the companies' perspective rather than an established legal consensus.

The sources cited are credible, with the New York Times and NBC News being reputable news organizations with a history of covering legal and political matters. Both articles provide detailed accounts of the companies' legal arguments and the context surrounding the tariffs. However, the urgency implied by the term "crisis" may not fully represent the current legal status, as the Supreme Court has not yet agreed to hear the case, and the lower court rulings are still under appeal (Bloomberg).

The use of the term "unlawful" is also contentious. While the district court ruled against the tariffs, the legal process is ongoing, and the Supreme Court has not yet made a determination on the legality of the tariffs. Therefore, while the companies argue that the tariffs are unlawful, this remains a matter of legal interpretation that has yet to be definitively resolved by the highest court.

Conclusion

The claim that the Supreme Court has been urged to intervene in Trump's unlawful tariff crisis is Partially True. The toy companies have indeed requested the Supreme Court to expedite their case regarding the legality of the tariffs, which they argue are unauthorized under existing law. However, the situation is still unfolding, and the Supreme Court has not yet taken action on this request. The characterization of the situation as a "crisis" and the assertion of the tariffs being "unlawful" are currently matters of legal debate rather than established facts.

Fact Check: Supreme Court urged to intervene in Trump's unlawful tariff crisis.