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pecosbob

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5. A ruling to deny the request/s would lower the court's status as an independent branch of government
Tue May 12, 2020, 04:26 PM
May 2020

Roberts know this...such a ruling would diminish the Court's power and ability to remain independent from the Executive. If the President can defy a Congressional subpeona, he can also defy a Judicial request or order.

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