Hans von Spakovsky
Hans von Spakovsky is a Senior Legal Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, where he specializes in issues related to election law and government oversight. A former member of the Federal Election Commission, von Spakovsky is known for his advocacy of the unitary executive theory, which argues for greater presidential control over the executive branch. His legal insights often emphasize the accountability of independent agencies to the president, particularly in the context of recent discussions surrounding the Trump administration's efforts to challenge established precedents limiting this power.
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Hans von Spakovsky, a senior legal fellow at the conservative Heritage Foundation think tank, said that Democrats are seeking a distraction from their role in the shutdown.
Senate Democrats seek investigation into Trump shutdown messaging
United States· 2025-11-17
Hans von Spakovsky, a legal fellow at the conservative Heritage Foundation, said the decision is now on 'life support.'
Trump FTC firing case could expand presidential authority over agenciesUnited States· 2025-09-29
Hans von Spakovsky is a senior legal fellow at The Heritage Foundation who commented on the situation regarding local law enforcement and federal immigration laws.
Colorado attorney general targets deputy over immigration cooperationUnited States· 2025-08-07
Hans von Spakovsky provided insights on the legal implications of the emoluments clause regarding the Qatari jet gift.
NBC reporter slammed by President Donald Trump for asking about Qatari jet giftUnited States· 2025-05-22
Hans von Spakovsky is a proponent of the requirements set forth in Trump’s order.
Trump’s election order would add barriers for military votersUnited States· 2025-04-06
Hans von Spakovsky welcomed the order, stating it was needed to help states reform their election process.
Trump executive order boosts proof of citizenship requirements for voting in federal electionsUnited States· 2025-03-26
Heritage Foundation Senior Legal Fellow Hans von Spakovsky commented on a judge's refusal to grant a settlement proposed by the Biden administration.
Trump withdraws slew of Biden-era lawsuits covering range of issuesUnited States· 2025-03-08
Hans von Spakovsky, a senior legal fellow at the conservative Heritage Foundation.
Trump tries to impose the red-state social agenda onto blue states that have rejected itUnited States· 2025-02-28
Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, expressed strong opinions about the influence of Katsas' dissent.
Here's the argument Trump hopes will net first major SCOTUS win in second termUnited States· 2025-02-19
Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, told Fox News Digital that the president has complete control over the executive branch.
Trump admin aims for killing blow to independence of 'Deep State' agenciesUnited States· 2025-02-17
