About This Project

How It Works

The Constitutional Erosion Tracker uses multiple large language models to analyze executive orders for patterns of democratic backsliding, constitutional violations, and abuse of executive power.

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Data Collection

Executive orders are sourced directly from the Federal Register in PDF format. Each PDF is processed to extract the full text of the order, which is then submitted to our analysis pipeline.

We collect orders as they are signed and published, maintaining a comprehensive archive with full provenance and source links.

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Multi-Model AI Analysis

Each executive order is analyzed by multiple AI models (including GPT-4, Claude, and others) using structured analytical frameworks. This multi-model approach helps identify consensus findings and reduces individual model bias.

Rule of Law

Does the order undermine legal institutions, independent courts, or due process?

Democratic Erosion

Does the order restrict democratic participation, civil liberties, or free expression?

Power Consolidation

Does the order inappropriately concentrate power in the executive branch?

Constitutional Violations

Does the order contradict constitutional provisions or established precedent?

Authoritarian Patterns

Does the order follow documented patterns from democratic backsliding research?

Historical Precedent

How does this order compare to historical executive overreach?

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Threat Scoring

Each framework dimension is scored on a 0–10 scale. An overall threat score is computed as a weighted average, and a consensus threat level is determined based on model agreement.

Critical

Score: 8–10

High

Score: 6–8

Moderate

Score: 4–6

Low

Score: 0–4

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Limitations & Disclaimers

1AI analysis should not be considered legal advice or authoritative legal interpretation.
2Language models can produce incorrect, biased, or inconsistent results.
3Scores represent one analytical perspective and should be considered alongside professional legal analysis.
4This is an independent research project with no affiliation to any government or legal institution.
5All findings should be independently verified before being cited or relied upon.

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