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Category: Executive

Judicial Overreach: The Unlawful Blocking of DOGE’s Access to Treasury Records

A recent federal court order barring the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and other cabinet officials from accessing Treasury Department records represents an unconstitutional overreach into the executive branch’s authority. Judicial intervention in executive functions must be carefully constrained to avoid violating the separation of powers. The legal framework governing executive access to records and…
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Is Accepting a Pardon an Admission of Guilt?

The question of whether accepting a pardon constitutes an admission of guilt is nuanced and has been addressed differently in various cases. In summary, while many courts have held that acceptance of a pardon implies a confession of guilt, there are exceptions, particularly when the pardon is granted on the grounds of innocence. The specific…
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