I worked in the Justice Department. I hope its lawyers won't give Trump an alibi. - The... - 0 views
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This deference, which is baked into OLC’s culture, proceeds from the assumption that the president is acting consistent with Article II of the Constitution and with his oath of office, both of which require that he “faithfully” execute the laws. That means he has a constitutional duty to act honestly and in the public interest
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OLC’s deference is also born of a recognition that its lawyers are not equipped to be sophisticated fact-finders.
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But when I was at OLC, I saw again and again how the decision to trust the president failed the office’s attorneys, the Justice Department and the American people
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