Unwritten Law

Unwritten Law
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Unwritten Law is a podcast hosted by Mark Chenoweth and John Vecchione, brought to you by the New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA). This show dives deep into the world of unlawful administrative power, exposing how bureaucrats operate outside the bounds of written law through informal guidance, regulatory “dark matter,” and unconstitutional agency overreach.
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The podcast focuses on topics related to administrative law, constitutional rights, and legal challenges against government overreach. Episodes cover themes such as the constitutionality of vaccine mandates, the IRS's warrantless searches of financial records, and the implications of a case against the National Park Service’s regulations. Specific episode examples include discussions on Health Freedom Defense Fund v. Carvalho, Harper v. IRS, and the implications of Loper Bright and Relentless rulings on agency power.

Unwritten Law is a podcast hosted by Mark Chenoweth and John Vecchione, brought to you by the New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA). This show dives deep into the world of unlawful administrative power, exposing how bureaucrats operate outside the bounds of written law through informal guidance, regulatory “dark matter,” and unconstitutional agency overreach.

In this episode of Unwritten Law, NCLA’s John Vecchione and Zhonette Brown break down the recent Supreme Court decision in FCC v. Consumers’ Research, a crucial non-delegation doctrine case.
Zhonette explains the controversial ruling that allows the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to set fees—arguably taxes—without explicit congressional limits. They discuss the implications of the Court’s continued adherence to the “intelligible principle” test, the unresolved confusion between fees and taxes, and the concerning delegation of rate-setting power to private entities. John and Zhonette explore why this ruling may have broader implications for administrative power, taxation, and congressional accountability.
Key topics: Non-delegation doctrine, intelligible principle test, fee vs. tax debate, FCC authority, and recent Supreme Court rulings on administrative overstep.
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