Judge Bates Slams the Bush White House's Claims of Congressional Immunity
Why There May Be No Consequences for the White House, Despite the Clear Ruling
Without reaching the question of whether the president might claim executive privilege in this instance, Judge Bates issued a closely reasoned and detailed opinion legally slamming the White House's claims. The ruling is instructive. Not surprisingly, Georgetown law professor Marty Lederman, a popular legal blogger, openly praised the ruling, calling the opinion a landmark. Rather than rehash Lederman's on the mark analysis of the Bates ruling, I will ... Full Story »
Posted by Dwight Rousu
