Former federal judge speaks out about separation of powers concerns. And, what constitutes a constitutional crisis?
By WUNC
April 14, 2026 | Jeff Tiberii | WUNC News
Retired federal Judge Allyson K. Duncan joined NPR’s “Due South” to discuss mounting challenges to the separation of powers, the rule of law and public trust in democratic institutions. Duncan, a member of Keep Our Republic’s Article III Coalition, reflected on the importance of protecting constitutional norms during periods of political tension, while constitutional law professor Marcus Gadson examined what constitutes a constitutional crisis and why civic understanding of democratic processes matters. . . .