Executive Privilege: A Legal Principle with Political Implications
Headline: Supreme Court to Hear Case on Executive Privilege
Subheadline: Legal experts weigh in on the implications of the upcoming decision
The Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could have major implications for the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches of the U.S. government. Executive privilege is a legal principle that allows the president to withhold information from Congress and the courts in certain circumstances. The Court will consider whether former President Donald Trump can assert executive privilege to prevent the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th Capitol riot from obtaining his White House records.
The case is just one in a series of high-profile disputes over executive privilege in recent years. In 2019, the House of Representatives voted to impeach Trump for obstructing Congress by refusing to cooperate with an investigation into his dealings with Ukraine. Trump also asserted executive privilege to prevent his former White House counsel, Don McGahn, from testifying before Congress.
Legal experts say the Supreme Court's decision in the current case could have a significant impact on the ability of Congress to investigate the executive branch. If the Court rules in favor of Trump, it could make it more difficult for Congress to hold future presidents accountable for their actions.
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