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United States v. Nixon
Book • 1974
United States v.
Nixon was a pivotal Supreme Court case concerning President Richard Nixon's refusal to release the Watergate tapes.
In 1974, Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox subpoenaed Nixon to release recordings and documents related to conversations within the Oval Office.
Nixon claimed executive privilege, asserting that these materials were confidential and necessary for the functioning of the presidency.
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled against Nixon, stating that executive privilege was not absolute and could not be used to withhold evidence in a criminal investigation.
The Court balanced the need for presidential confidentiality with the importance of due process and the fair administration of justice.
Nixon was compelled to release the tapes, which contained incriminating evidence that led to his resignation shortly thereafter.
Nixon was a pivotal Supreme Court case concerning President Richard Nixon's refusal to release the Watergate tapes.
In 1974, Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox subpoenaed Nixon to release recordings and documents related to conversations within the Oval Office.
Nixon claimed executive privilege, asserting that these materials were confidential and necessary for the functioning of the presidency.
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled against Nixon, stating that executive privilege was not absolute and could not be used to withhold evidence in a criminal investigation.
The Court balanced the need for presidential confidentiality with the importance of due process and the fair administration of justice.
Nixon was compelled to release the tapes, which contained incriminating evidence that led to his resignation shortly thereafter.
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