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Five Takeaways From High Court's Term, John M. Greabe
Five Takeaways From High Court's Term, John M. Greabe
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[Excerpt] Last month, the Supreme Court wrapped up it 2019-2020 term with a flurry of significant rulings.
The court confirmed that Congress and state attorneys general may subpoena third parties for evidence when legitimately investigating a sitting president; held that the executive branch must engage in reasoned decision-making when rescinding administrative protections for a vulnerable population (i.e., beneficiaries of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program); and defined the scope of the president's power to remove officials from high office.
The court also clarified that federal anti-discrimination employment protections extend to LGBTQ workers; held that states may punish members …