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Has the U.S. Presidency Become a Dictatorship? (Update)

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Guantanamo Bay and Presidential Power

This chapter explores the complexities surrounding the Guantanamo Bay detention camp and the ongoing struggle for its closure despite continued presidential efforts. It also examines the implications of executive orders during Barack Obama's presidency, raising questions about the evolving nature of U.S. presidential authority and its potential drift toward dictatorship.

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