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David Janovsky

Acting Director, The Constitution Project

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Areas of Expertise

Separation of powers, court reform, presidential power

Bio

David Janovsky leads The Constitution Project at POGO. His portfolio includes separation of powers issues, including the scope of congressional oversight authority and presidential power; the Death in Custody Reporting Act; court reform; and Justice Department accountability. His work is routinely cited in outlets spanning the Washington Post, Politico, Time, and local and regional outlets across the country.

Prior to joining TCP in 2015, David worked as a research assistant at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, where he contributed to an analysis of the response to the Boston Marathon bombing.

David graduated from Pomona College with a B.A. in public policy analysis. His thesis on applying accountability mechanisms to regional public safety organizations won the Russell M. Story Prize in Public Policy Analysis, and he was awarded multiple academic prizes for his work related to the Constitution.

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