A labor dispute arose between auto companies in the United States and their employees. The employee's union gave notice of a nationwide strike. Fearful that such a work stoppage would jeopardize the United States national defense, the President issued an order directing the Secretary of Commerce to take possession of the nation's auto manufacturing facilities. After obeying the orders under protest, the auto companies brought suit in District Court.

Do you think the President have the authority to order the seizure of the auto plants? Why or why not?Are there provisions either in the Constitution or in Federal law that would allow this? Explain