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Consolidating Power: The Shift to Unitary Executive Authority
This chapter examines a recent directive concerning the dismissal of Biden-appointed U.S. attorneys and the implications of a new executive order expanding executive power. It discusses the alarming adoption of unitary executive theory and its consequences for independent regulatory agencies, drawing parallels to historical authoritarianism. Additionally, it addresses the current immigration challenges faced in Panama, highlighting the poor treatment of detainees and the ethical concerns surrounding U.S. deportation practices.
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