US Supreme Court Indian Origin Lawyer: These days, one name is much discussed in the political and legal world of America – Neal Katyal. This senior lawyer of Indian origin played an important role in the case in which the US Supreme Court invalidated the global tariff imposed by former President Donald Trump. This decision came by a majority of 6-3 and made it clear that only Congress has the constitutional authority to impose taxes or tariffs, not the President.
This case was related to tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The Court held that the IEEPA gives the President some powers to control economic transactions, but does not give him the authority to directly impose tariffs, because tariffs are considered taxes.