Both houses of Congress have now introduced bills — with some Republican support — that seriously disregard the constitutional limits on Congress’ power. The proposed legislation, the “Speak Out Act,” would prohibit all courts from enforcing workplace nondisclosure agreements covering sexual assault or harassment.

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