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Articles 1 - 14 of 14
Full-Text Articles in Law
A Constitutional Anomaly: Safeguarding Confidential National Security Information Within The Enigma That Is The American Vice Presidency, Todd Garvey
William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal
No abstract provided.
Imperial And Imperiled: The Curious State Of The Executive, Saikrishna B. Prakash
Imperial And Imperiled: The Curious State Of The Executive, Saikrishna B. Prakash
William & Mary Law Review
In the last four decades, the presidency has been characterized both as the "imperial presidency" as well as the "imperiled presidency. "From an originalist perspective, both camps have elements of truth on their side. When it comes to the conduct and initiation of wars, modern Presidents exercise powers that rival those the Crown possessed in England. Presidents claim the power to start wars, notwithstanding Congress's power to declare war. Moreover, Presidents insist that they have the sole right to determine how the armed forces will wage all wars, even though Congress clearly has considerable power over the armed forces. Law …
Nothing Improper? Examining Constitutional Limits, Congressional Action, Partisan Motivation, And Pretextual Justification In The U. S. Attorney Removals, David C. Weiss
Michigan Law Review
The forced mid-term resignations of nine U.S. Attorneys was an unprecedented event in American history. Nearly one year after the administration executed the removals, the House Judiciary Committee was still reviewing and publicizing emails, memoranda, and other documents in an effort to understand how the firings were effectuated. This Note examines many of those documents and concludes that the removals were likely carried out for partisan reasons. It then draws on the Constitution, Supreme Court precedent, and separation of powers principles to argue that Congress is constitutionally empowered to enact removal limitations for inferior officers such as U.S. Attorneys so …
Optimal Political Control Of The Bureaucracy, Matthew C. Stephenson
Optimal Political Control Of The Bureaucracy, Matthew C. Stephenson
Michigan Law Review
It is widely believed that insulating an administrative agency from the influence of elected officials, whatever its other benefits orjustifications, reduces the agency's responsiveness to the preferences of political majorities. This Article argues, to the contrary, that a moderate degree of bureaucratic insulation from political control alleviates rather than exacerbates the countermajoritarian problems inherent in bureaucratic policymaking. An elected politician, though responsive to majoritarian preferences, will almost always deviate from the majority in one direction or the other Therefore, even if the average policy position of a given elected official tends to track the policy views of the median voter …
Dear President Bush: Leaving A Legacy On The Federal Bench, Carl Tobias
Dear President Bush: Leaving A Legacy On The Federal Bench, Carl Tobias
University of Richmond Law Review
No abstract provided.
How The Signing Statement Thought It Killed The Veto; How The Veto May Have Killed The Signing Statement, Jeremy M. Seeley
How The Signing Statement Thought It Killed The Veto; How The Veto May Have Killed The Signing Statement, Jeremy M. Seeley
Brigham Young University Journal of Public Law
No abstract provided.
Weakening The Bill Of Rights: A Victory For Terrorism, Stephen Reinhardt
Weakening The Bill Of Rights: A Victory For Terrorism, Stephen Reinhardt
Michigan Law Review
What is most remarkable about Richard Posner's latest book-and he has written many-is that he argues that we should repose full confidence in the executive branch to handle the most sensitive constitutional issues of our time without once mentioning the flagrant breaches of law and critical falsehoods with which President Bush and his administration have deluged the public since 9/11. This only seven years after he composed a lengthy tome regarding President Clinton's impeachment in which he appropriately, if harshly, condemned the president for his unethical and illegal conduct, principally his deliberate lies and purposeful lack of candor with the …
The "Ongoing Criminal Investigation" Constraint: Getting Away With Silence, Luke M. Milligan
The "Ongoing Criminal Investigation" Constraint: Getting Away With Silence, Luke M. Milligan
William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal
No abstract provided.
A Climate Agenda For The New President, Lisa Heinzerling
A Climate Agenda For The New President, Lisa Heinzerling
Michigan Law Review First Impressions
The Bush Administration squandered eight years denying the reality of climate change and delaying action on it. Nevertheless, the president who comes into office in January will face two happy realities. First, whatever the Bush Administration has done (through obstruction or inaction) on climate change can easily be undone due to its legal and scientific flimsiness. And second, statutes now on the books provide plenty of legal authority for swift action on the most important environmental issue of our time.
The Justiciability Of Eligibility: May Courts Decide Who Can Be President?, Daniel P. Tokaji
The Justiciability Of Eligibility: May Courts Decide Who Can Be President?, Daniel P. Tokaji
Michigan Law Review First Impressions
The 2008 election cycle has been a busy one for legal disputes over the qualifications of presidential candidates, with federal cases having been filed to challenge both major candidates’ eligibility under the “natural born Citizen” clause. These cases unquestionably present vital questions of constitutional law, touching on matters of self-evident national importance. It is doubtful, however, that they are justiciable in lower federal courts. Standing requirements and the political question doctrine make it unlikely that a federal court will reach the merits in cases of the type filed to date.
The Cia's Public Operational Files: Accessing Files Exempt From The Cia Information Act Of 1984 Because Of Investigations Into Illegal Or Improper Activity, Hannah H. Bergman
The Cia's Public Operational Files: Accessing Files Exempt From The Cia Information Act Of 1984 Because Of Investigations Into Illegal Or Improper Activity, Hannah H. Bergman
Florida A & M University Law Review
No abstract provided.
Magic Words And Millionaires: The Supreme Court's Assault On Campaign Funding, 42 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1 (2008), Michael J. Kasper
Magic Words And Millionaires: The Supreme Court's Assault On Campaign Funding, 42 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1 (2008), Michael J. Kasper
UIC Law Review
No abstract provided.
A Renewed Role For Conservation In Environmental Policy, Amie Medley
A Renewed Role For Conservation In Environmental Policy, Amie Medley
Michigan Law Review First Impressions
Not since President Carter's impassioned speeches in the 1970s, which warned Americans that their country's dependence on oil was "likely to get progressively worse through the rest of this century," has there been serious attention to the role conservation should play in addressing environmental issues such as climate change and sustainability. The next presidential administration should highlight the importance of individuals taking action in their homes and communities in order to decrease the unsustainable demand for natural resources.
Exploring The Limits Of Executive Civil Rights Policymaking, Stephen Plass
Exploring The Limits Of Executive Civil Rights Policymaking, Stephen Plass
Oklahoma Law Review
No abstract provided.