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But "Fees" are well within the POTUS purview.

So, make "Fees" that are means-tested (charge exorbitant those whom are rich). They aren't considered taxes. They're 'something else' (bullshit, but that's what the courts say).



> But "Fees" are well within the POTUS purview.

No, they aren't. (Except to the extent that fees have been authorized by statute and the authority to adjust them given the executive in the statute, but that clearly isn't what you are referring to, since you are talking about arbitrarily introducing new fees.)

The executive has very little independent (that is, not dependent on Congressional action) domestic policy authority.


What court ruling are you referring to that says that POTUS can unilaterally impose fees of this kind without the consent of congress?




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