Executive (Over)Privileged -- Must the Abuse Continue?

Doug Kmiec — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:07:00 GMT

Karl Rove's assertion of executive privilege should be the straw that breaks the judicial tolerance for assertions of privilege that have no constitutional warrant as a matter of original understanding. Judge Bates should give The White House an opportunity to prove otherwise, and when it likely cannot, enforce the subpoenas. Let's have at least one tip of the hat to the rule of law before the Bush folks saddle up for the ride back to Texas....(read more)

Convictions : Executive Privilege, OLC

Executive (Over)Privileged -- Must the Abuse Continue?