The New and Old Dangers of the Intel and the Administrative States—or, How the Intel and Administrative States Became One

Session Submission Type: Roundtable

Session Description

For over a half century, scholars have questioned the constitutionality of the administrative state and have accurately predicted its dangers to republican government. But this legacy of the early Progressives has expanded beyond mere regulatory matters. In recent years, other powerful parts of the federal bureaucracy have become openly politicized and unrestrained by presidential or congressional authority. Much evidence suggests that what is known as America’s intel state, or the vast spying and data collection apparatus consisting of dozens of federal agencies, is an even great threat to constitutional government. This panel of experts will discuss prospects for reform.

Sub Unit

• Partner Associations / Claremont Institute

Chair

• Ronald J. Pestritto Hillsdale College

Presenters

• Nathan John Pinkoski University of Florida

• Luigi Bradizza Salve Regina University

• David Goldman Asia Times/PJ Media

• Michael Waller Center for Security Policy