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Immigration Issues & A Reality Show for Citizenship

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Interim Appointments: Power Dynamics and Legal Implications

This chapter explores the complexities surrounding the appointment of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, particularly focusing on Jeanine Pirro's controversial interim appointment. It examines the legal implications of such appointments, the tension between the authority of the attorney general and the courts, as well as the role of the Senate in confirmations. The discussion also highlights historical precedents, the erosion of Congressional power, and the impact of presidential authority in federal agency leadership changes.

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