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Executive Privilege: The Clinton Administration In The Courts, Neil Kinkopf
Executive Privilege: The Clinton Administration In The Courts, Neil Kinkopf
William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal
Exploring the role of the judicial branch of the federal government in Clinton-era executive privilege claims, Neil Kinkopf suggests that courts have misunderstood executive privilege. Professor Kinkopf points out that federal courts have given different treatment to executive privilege claims asserted in judicial and congressional arenas, protecting the Judiciary from encroachment by the executive branch, while avoiding becoming involved in controversies among the political branches. He argues that the judicial confusion about executive privilege stems from the fact that courts have interpreted cases such as Clinton v. Jones to be about the separation of powers between the executive and judicial …
The Special Constitutional Structure Of The Federal Impeachment Process, Michael J. Gerhardt
The Special Constitutional Structure Of The Federal Impeachment Process, Michael J. Gerhardt
Faculty Publications
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The Perils Of Presidential Impeachment, Michael J. Gerhardt
The Perils Of Presidential Impeachment, Michael J. Gerhardt
Faculty Publications
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Judicial Selection At The Clinton Administration's End, Carl W. Tobias
Judicial Selection At The Clinton Administration's End, Carl W. Tobias
Law Faculty Publications
During his presidency, Bill Clinton appointed almost half of the presently sitting federal appellate and district court judges. He, therefore, can justifiably claim that he has left a lasting imprint on the federal judiciary. During his 1992 presidential campaign, Clinton promised to choose intelligent, diligent, and independent judges who would increase balance, vigorously enforce fundamental constitutional rights, and possess measured judicial temperament. The initial achievement of the Clinton Administration in selecting members of the federal bench, who make it more diverse and who are exceptionally qualified, demonstrates that the President fulfilled these campaign pledges. President Clinton named unprecedented numbers and …